Raymond Lee Christensen

Raymond Lee Christensen, 83, of Centuria, passed away on April 18, 2016 at his home with his family at his side.  Ray was born on December 17, 1932 in Fargo, North Dakota the son of Harvey and Clara (Stotts) Christensen.

As a young man Ray enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in active duty from 1951-1954 and the in the reserves from 1954-1977.  Ray was a Korean War Veteran and served on the USS Dixie.

He married Barb Durow on April 10, 1954 in Centuria at St. John’s Lutheran Church and to this union 3 children were born. Ray and Barb lived in Minnesota where he drove for the Red Owl stores and later moved to Centuria in 1978 where they enjoyed retirement.  He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Centuria American Legion and the United VFW of Milltown.  Ray enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.  He will be dearly missed.

Ray leaves to celebrate his memory: wife, Barb Christensen, Centuria, WI; daughter, Nancy Williams, Centuria, WI; daughter, Connie Stone, Largo, FL; son, Glen (Dagmar) Christensen, St. Paul, MN; granddaughter, Christine (Jeffrey) Affleck, Yorkton, SK, Canada, great grandchildren, Alexandra and Andi Affleck, brother, Gene (Nancy) Christensen, White Bear Lake, MN; and many other family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Clara Christensen.

The funeral service for Ray will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Centuria.  Visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. and again at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday.  Following the service please join the family for lunch and fellowship in the church basement.

Ray will be laid to rest at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery with full military honors.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.