Charles J. Christenson

Charles J. “Chuck” Christenson, devoted father and grandpa, age 73, of St. Cloud and formerly of Litchfield, died peacefully of cancer on Jan. 17, 2007, surrounded by his loving children. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2007 at St Augustine’s Catholic Church, (442 2nd street SE, Saint Cloud, MN). A luncheon will follow in the Parish Center.

Visitation will be held at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud on Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the church.

Chuck was born in Litchfield, MN, on March 20th, 1933, to Leroy Christenson and Marguerite (Quinn). He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1951 where he excelled in sports and drama. He enjoyed a career in sales working for various companies, including Tastee Bread, DeLaval and REE Sales. In 1970 Chuck earned his Minnesota barber license, and practiced on the eastside of Saint Cloud until his retirement in August 2006. He will be remembered for his commitment to those less fortunate and dedication to helping those suffering from addiction to alcoholism. Chuck was extremely proud of his twenty-seven years of sobriety.

Chuck is survived by his children, Craig (Karen), Joe (Patty), Kevin (Matsuko), Marybeth Christenson-Jones, Daniel (Yoon), Jan DeShon, Nancy Christenson-Shallow, Suzanne Schwappach (Larry), Andria (Brad Barthelemy), Steven (Jackie), and Stacey Trimble, their mother, Harriet, twenty-six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings, Kate Merz, Bette (Will Mathias), Peggy (Roger Wald), Paul, and Henry (Maureen).

Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers, Wally, Gerald and John and sister Dorothy Flynn.

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
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