Christiansen, William

1927 - 2007  (80 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Christiansen, William
  Born	2 Jan 1927	Weyauwega, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	24 Feb 2007	Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	26 Feb 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  b>Christensen, William "Bill" M.William "Bill" M. Christensen, Waupaca, Wis., 80, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. He was born Jan. 2, 1927, in Weyauwega, Wis., son of Christian A. and Marie (Petersen) Christensen. Bill served in World War II from 1945 to 1947. On Oct. 2, 1948, Bill married Nedra A. Riley in Scobey, Mont. They moved to the Waupaca area in 1961, where they farmed until 1988. After retiring, Bill continued playing the drums for the Polka Kings. He was a member of the American Legion Post of King, WI, and an active member of the National Farmer's Organization from 1963, until his retirement in 1988. He also was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church - Lanark. Bill's family, farming, and playing the drums were his passions. He will be missed by all. Bill is survived by, wife, Nedra Christensen, Waupaca, Wis.; sons, Richard (Darlene) Christensen, Waupaca, Wis.; Ken (Sharon) Christensen, Waupaca, Wis.; daughters, Marcia (Ray) Johnson, Casa Grande, Ariz.; Joanne (Gary) Christopherson, Appleton, Wis.; Hazel Packer, Amherst, Wis.; Cathy (Chris) Noth, Bancroft, Wis.; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and his loyal dog, Sam. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one grandson, one son-in-law, one sister, and seven brothers. A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at 11 a.m., at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. Father James Kurzynski and Father Daniel Farley will preside. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, February 27, from 4-8 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, with a Rosary Service to be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Lanark following the services on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Theda Care At Home Hospice. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. The family is extremely grateful for the warm, loving and tender care given by Jami Carlovsky from Theda Care At Home Hospice. The care Bill received will never be forgotten. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME 526 S. Main Street Waupaca, WI 54981 www.hollyfuneralhome.com
  Reference Number	4677
  Person ID	I313521	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Father	Christiansen, Christian,   b. Bef 1909,   d. Bef 2009  (Age ~ 100 years)
  Mother	Petersen, Marie,   b. Bef 1909,   d. Bef 2009  (Age ~ 100 years)
  Family ID	F205015	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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