Ardell Marie Christianson
July 22, 1938 - September 07, 2021
Obituary
LODI - Ardell Marie Christianson, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her home.
She was born on July 22, 1938, in Eau Clarie, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Anton and Elsie (Donner) Okeson. Ardell was a 1956 graduate from Eau Claire Memorial High School and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she earned her master's degree in education.
On July 1, 1967, she married Jarl Christianson in Bloomer, Wisconsin.
She was a teacher for both Fairchild and Spring Valley public school districts prior to becoming the Language Arts instructor with Lodi Middle School. Ardell retired in 1998 from Lodi after 30 years of service.
Ardell had a variety of interests including tending the flowers and feeding the wildlife in her yard, stitching intricate quilts, traveling to Europe, and was an avid reader, a true lover of a mystery novel.
Ardell is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jarl; her brother-in-law, Harley (Arlene) Christianson, Bloomer, Wisconsin and her special friends, Lyle Hendrickson, Judy Brownrigg, Rod Hanson and "water girl", Carol Meyer. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dagny Okeson and stepbrother, Joe Rowley.
In honor of her wishes, there will be no services.
Memorials may be made to Lodi Public Library, Reach Out Lodi and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
(608) 592-3201
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Patty Seiler
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Lyle & Chris Hendrickson
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Dear Jarl, Chris and I are so sorry for your loss. Ardell's sudden passing was so unexpected, but she truly went peacefully while reading a favorite mystery novel. We will continue to be there for you during this difficult time. It was so great to work side by side with her at Lodi Middle School and in your gardens at home. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers. Love, Lyle and Chris
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JoEllen Waddell
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Ardell and Jarl were life long friends and she will be so terribly missed. She was a kind and generous person. I only worked with Ardell a few years at Lodi Middle School, but I enjoyed the times we were together. Ardell could do everything, she was a master quilter, a master teacher and a wonderful friend.
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Gig Chingo
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Mrs. and Mr. Christianson (I'm 55, and I still refer to them as such!) were two of the most influential teachers in my young life. Mrs. Christianson made me feel safe and valued at a time when I didn't feel that way a lot. She allowed me to feel smart and called me out when I needed it. I truly adored her. Mr. Christianson, I am who I am today because of you and your wife. My deepest affection and sympathy is with you at this time. Gig Chingo