1924
Robert
2014
Robert Christianson
August 17, 1924 — November 16, 2014
Memorial services for Robert M. Christianson, age 90, of Albert Lea, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. Clayton Balsley will officiate. Interment will be in Clarks Grove Cemetery at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion and VFW Honor Guard. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service.
Robert died on November 16, 2014 at Thorne Crest.
Robert M. Christianson was born on August 17, 1924 on a farm south of Clarks Grove, the son of Walter and Louise (Dahl) Christianson. He grew up near Clarks Grove, graduated from Albert Lea High School, Bethel College, and the University of Minnesota. Robert served in the U. S. Navy as a medic from 1942-45 and was in New Guinea and Japan. Following his time in the service he worked for Ellendale High School teaching math and science. He then worked for Richfield High School as a math and Biology teacher, a High School Counselor, Chairman of the Science Department, Chairman of the Counseling Department, and Administrative Assistant to the Principal. After his retirement he owned and operated Feature Office Supply and Bookstore, and was a landscape designer at Wedge Nursery. He was a Life Member of the American Personnel and Guidance Association, a Life Member of the National Science Association, President of the Richfield Federation of Teachers, and an active member of the Lake Conference Counselor’s Association. Robert was an active member of First Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, sang in the choir, was a deacon, and a member of the historical committee. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, playing the organ, travelling, fishing, and helping others.
Survivors include brother-in-law George Bothum, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Helen (L. Hebert) Peterson, Pearl Bothum, Opal (Freeman) Jacobson, and Florence (John) Muldoon, and his brother Marlin (Thelma) Christianson.
Robert died on November 16, 2014 at Thorne Crest.
Robert M. Christianson was born on August 17, 1924 on a farm south of Clarks Grove, the son of Walter and Louise (Dahl) Christianson. He grew up near Clarks Grove, graduated from Albert Lea High School, Bethel College, and the University of Minnesota. Robert served in the U. S. Navy as a medic from 1942-45 and was in New Guinea and Japan. Following his time in the service he worked for Ellendale High School teaching math and science. He then worked for Richfield High School as a math and Biology teacher, a High School Counselor, Chairman of the Science Department, Chairman of the Counseling Department, and Administrative Assistant to the Principal. After his retirement he owned and operated Feature Office Supply and Bookstore, and was a landscape designer at Wedge Nursery. He was a Life Member of the American Personnel and Guidance Association, a Life Member of the National Science Association, President of the Richfield Federation of Teachers, and an active member of the Lake Conference Counselor’s Association. Robert was an active member of First Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, sang in the choir, was a deacon, and a member of the historical committee. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, playing the organ, travelling, fishing, and helping others.
Survivors include brother-in-law George Bothum, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Helen (L. Hebert) Peterson, Pearl Bothum, Opal (Freeman) Jacobson, and Florence (John) Muldoon, and his brother Marlin (Thelma) Christianson.
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