Gary Christensen's Obituary
GARY H. CHRISTENSEN
PINE RIVER, WISCONSIN Age 85 passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Pine River. He was born February 8, 1921 in the Town of Saxeville, WI; son of Hans and Anna (Neuman) Christensen. Gary married Frieda M. Krause in Poy Sippi, WI. She preceded him in death on June 13, 1990. What the heart gives away is never gone; it is kept in the hearts of others. Gary is survived by:
Children: Betty (Larry) Dimmock of Waupaca, WI
Roger (Tess) Christensen of Pine River, WI
Bonnie (Michael) VonGunten of Bristol, WI
Beverly Parker of Pine River, WI
Steve (Cindy) Christensen of Pine River, WI
Grandchildren: Michelle (Michael) Snyder of Hortonville, WI
Dawn (Jim) Vinz of Waupaca, WI
Kevin Dimmock of Waupaca, WI
April (Gary) Fleschmann of Muckwanago, WI
Brion Christensen of Janesville, WI
David VonGunten of Bristol, WI
David Parker of Pine River, WI
Danielle “Sissy” Parker of Pine River, WI
Jason Christensen of Madison, WI
Justin Christensen of Waupaca, WI
Jeremy Christensen of Waupaca, WI
Great-Grandchildren: Drew, Dakota, Dayton, Natalie, and Noah
Sister-in-law: Audrey Christensen of Pine River, WI
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Frieda Christensen), grandson (Devin Parker), son-in-law (Jerry Parker), and his brother (Elwyn “Bud” Christensen). A Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. Pastor Jeff Fletcher will officiate. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. Burial will be at Crystal Lake Cemetery in the Town of Dayton following the services on Wednesday. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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