Richard R. Christensen, 60, Gillett, passed away at home unexpectedly on Feb. 8, 2014. Richard was born March 30, 1953, in Oconto Falls to the late Clarence and Savalia (Moede) Christensen.
Richard is a graduate of the Suring High School Class of 1971. He married Ruth Block on June 19, 1976, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pulcifer. He was employed as a supervisor in various plywood plants for the past 42 years. Currently, Richard’s place of employment was with Techniply in Oconto Falls. He also served as president of the Frostville Cemetery Association for the past 17 years.
His pastime used to be bowling at the Gillett Legion Bowling Alley for 15 years. Richard enjoyed hunting, especially since he could take his grandson, Ben Bohm, with him. Richard was a very loving husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family. He is a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Suring.
Richard is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Gillett; three daughters, Jackie Christensen, Nicole (Patrick) Bohm, all of Oconto Falls, and Cindy Christensen, of Gillett; a brother, Dennis Christensen, of Suring; two sisters, Marlene (Richard) Olson, of Suring, and Nancy (Leonard) Berg, of Neenah; a sister-in-law, Leone Christensen, of Gillett; a brother-in-law, John Dinse, of King; a grandson, Ben Bohm; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Christensen, and a sister, Patsy Dinse.
Visitation was held Monday, Feb. 10, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring. Visitation continued at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Suring on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral ceremony at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Paholke officiating. Burial was in Frostville Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Suring.
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