Glen O. Christian
August 31, 1930 - March 18, 2020
Obituary
MILWAUKEE/MADISON – Glen Christian, age 89, of Milwaukee/Madison, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 31, 1930, in Bear Valley, Wis.
Glen served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Mary Coyne on May 5, 1956, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Glen retired from the Milwaukee School Board. He loved working on projects and traveling with his family. Glen was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. He was a life member of VFW Post No. 7591.
Glen is survived by his daughters, Pat (Jim) Veith and Kathy (Mark) Ruelle; son, James Christian; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Henry Christian; sister, Vera Gerl; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; infant daughter; parents; and eight brothers and four sisters.
A special thank you to his dear friends, Betty Hurd and Gary Pepper for their friendship. Glen’s family would also like to thank Agrace HospiceCare for the care given to their father.
A graveside service will be held at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS, 3054 Co Rd BB, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family kindly requests no flowers. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Graveside
Tue Mar 24, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Highland Memory Gardens • 3054 County Road Bb, Madison, WI
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Janey Miller Owens
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So sorry to hear about pops. Please take care and hugs to all the family... if I can help in any way Please Please let me know !!
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Alice Derra
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I'm so sorry to hear this. I've worked with Vera for many, many years and have suffered with her through her family losses. Peace to this family. Love you, Vera, and thinking of you.
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Jim & Cindy Froh
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It was an honor to meet Pops, Cindy and I enjoyed his talks and his great sense of humor. Even at his last birthday party he was quick with the humor and just loved to catch people off guard. What a great man and I only hope to be that way when I am 89!! Sad to see him go, but it is the best and we wish his family the best. Our prayers and thoughts are with you! Jim & Cindy Froh.
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Glen Christian. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2014.