John Christensen's Obituary
Racine - Mr. Christensen, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare/All Saints on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. He was born in Racine on Oct. 8, 1932 to the late Louis and Alice (nee: Haglund) Christensen. He was united in marriage to the former Virginia Vetter in Racine on Oct. 17, 1953. He served with the National Guard from 1949-1956.
He was employed at Knox Motors in 1960 and retired from A.N.R. Freight Lines in 1981. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #43.
Mr. Christensen is survived by his wife, Virginia Christensen of Racine, four children, Margaret Alice Christensen, Pfafftown, North Carolina, Terri Sue (Jeff) Panke, Racine, David Brian (Marge) Christensen, Yorkville, Eric Jason Christensen, Orlando, Florida, five grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Christensen, Manitowoc, Carra Christensen, Pfafftown, North Carolina, John Paul, Jamie Lee, Jessica Mae Christensen, Yorkville, four great-grandchildren, Joseph McDaniel III, Jon Christensen, Jacob Christensen, Joel Christensen, one brother, James (Diane) Christensen, special cousins, Skip and Sharon Seidel, Montrose, Colorado other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis, 1970, Alice, 1999 and a brother Jerry 1968.
Memorial services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. In keeping with Jack's wishes he was cremated.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Christensen to Arthritis Foundation have been suggested.
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