Arne W Kristianson

Kristianson, Arne William MADISON-Arne William Kristianson, age 67, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2014, at his home in Madison. He was born in Norway on November 17, 1946. At age 2, his parents, Ingeborg and Julius Kristiansen, brought him to live in the United States. His family settled in Viroqua, where he grew up and graduated from high school. Arne briefly attended the UW-Madison before accepting a full-time position at Appliance Service Center (ASCI) in 1966. A dedicated employee and friend, he spent his entire career with the ASC family until his retirement in December, 2012. Arne was a devoted son, brother, and uncle, and he dedicated his own life to enriching the lives of his family. He excelled at photography, fishing, camping, and keeping up with ever-changing computer technologies. He enjoyed traveling, building boats, finding a good bargain, and spoiling his nieces and nephews. Arne is survived by his sister, Inger (Richard) Williams of Rio; niece, Amie (Toby) Francisco of Seattle, Wash.; nephew, Geoffrey Williams of Rio; niece, Kathryn (Andrew) Basler of Cambridge; great-nephew, Logan Basler of Cambridge; and numerous cousins and extended family in both Wisconsin and Norway. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ingeborg and Julius Kristiansen. A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Friday, April 25, 2014, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., and the family invites those who loved Arne to join them in sharing stories of love and friendship beginning at 6:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Viroqua Cemetery in Viroqua at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420