Darrell D. Christianson

Darrell Duane Chistianson was born on January 24, 1938 to Donald and Mabel Troe Christianson in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and served in the United States Army Reserve. Darrell married Darla Jensen on June 8, 1957 at Calvary Baptist Church. He worked for Larson Grocery and St. Paul Clothiers for 15 years each. He then went on to work for the Freeborn County Shopper for 24 years in advertising. Darrell was a member of Southside Businessmen Association and was currently serving as the treasurer. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Eagles Club and Fountain Lake Sportsmen Club. Darrell was a member of First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, shooting guns and target practice. Survivors include his wife, Darla; sons, Deane and his wife Kay of Albert Lea, Darcey and his wife Renae of Ponca City, OK; daughters, Dawn and her husband Shane Dahl of Clarks Grove and Danette and her husband Daniel Diethert of Merrifield, MN; grandchildren, Jason and Lisa Christianson and their daughter Ashlyn, Brian Christianson, Ethan Dahl and Eli Dahl. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents.