Irene L. Christman's Obituary
Sturtevant – Irene L. Christman, 92, passed away with family by her side on Sunday, February 21, 2021.
Irene was born in Racine, WI, on December 12, 1928, to the late Alberic and Martha (nee Bovyn) Goossens. On January 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Alvin A. Christman. Alvin preceded her in death on June 17, 2004.
Irene was a lifelong member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She served on the Altar Society and worked as a lunch lady for many years. In later years, she worked at Multi Products where she retired.
Irene had a passion for bingo and frequented many bingo halls in the area. Above all, Irene was happiest spending time with her family. She was very giving; always putting others needs first and found a calling for helping others.
Irene will be lovingly remembered by her children: Sherry (David) Ystenes, Ken (Jan) Christman, Mike (Cathy) Christman, Donna Foster, and Keith (Cathy) Christman; 13 grandchildren: Jodi (Paul) Emmons, Jason (Barb) Ystenes, Carla (Jeremy) Steimle, Katie (Steve) Reichel, Craig Christman, Anna (Adam) Born, Brittany Christman, Melissa (DJ) McNeese, Matt (Amy) Foster, Peter Vleiger, Jessica Vleiger, Ryan (Brittany) Christman, and Adam Christman; 16 great-grandchildren: Brooke, Ben, and Brynn Emmons, Blaine and Lexi Ystenes, Gavin and Callie Steimle, Allyson and Dane Reichel, Lyla, Chloe, and Morgan Born, Madison and Brady Foster, Graysen Christman, and soon to be Max McNeese; dear friends: Irma Sturicz, Veronica Tryba, Ed Chapin, and Cathie Geyer; along with many nieces, nephews, and their families.
Irene is predeceased by her sister, Mary Christman; brother, Victor Goossens; along with several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, private services for Irene have been held. Irene was laid to rest with her husband, Alvin, at Holy Cross Cemetery on Hwy 32 in Racine. Memorials in Irene’s name may be made to St. Sebastian Catholic Church (3126 95th St, Sturtevant, WI 53177).
God did not put us on this Earth to serve ourselves; He put us here to serve others.
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