Wendall Roger Christensen
August 10, 1934 - December 25, 2021
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OREGON – Wendall Roger Christensen, age 87, of Oregon, Wis., passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Madison, the son of Leslie and Leota (Short) Christensen.
Wendall graduated from Oregon High School in 1952 and married Marjorie Hefty on Dec. 17, 1955. Together, they farmed in the town of Oregon until 1980, and then moved to Vesper, Wis., and later to Antigo, where he worked as a field representative for AMPI/Foremost Farms until his retirement in 1998.
Wendall was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. He was very helpful and always generous. He enjoyed baseball and softball, snowmobiling, playing cards and socializing and loved being an avid Packers and Brewers fan. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Oregon Township Board and active in his church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie; children, Darlene (Paul) Beebe, Dale (Pam) Christensen, Dawn Glover, Dee (Wayne) Ace and Dennis (Angie) Christensen; nine grandchildren, Jason Christensen (Renae), Jesse (Taya) Christensen, Casey Glover (Becca), Bailey Glover (Shawn), Angie (Lee) Haag, Joann (Dan) Schraufnagel, Chester (Holly) Ace, Shelly (Lance) Brugger and Brooke Ace (Coltin); 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Edith Christensen; brother-in-law, William Maher; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends .
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lennis Christensen and Dallas (Catherine) Christensen; and his sister, Nahldean Maher.
A funeral service will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at 11 a.m, with a luncheon to follow. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will take place at Storytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oregon or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Leota Christensen
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Dear Aunt Marge and Family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Wendall and I send my sincerest condolences. I remember all the wonderful times I spent on your farm with Uncle Wendall milking the cows and driving the tracker during harvest time, which I caused a little accident one time...oops sorry;( Also, I have not forgot about your fabulous cooking and the delicious red raspberries by the front of the house. I am grateful to have had Uncle Wendall, you and your family enriched my life. God Bless You All, Leota
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Linda (Barger) Sislo
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Wendall and his family lived next door to my grandparents for many years, and my family, of John and Jeanne Barger, lived just a mile away, so we knew the Christensens very well. My siblings and I went to school with the Christensen kids, and I was good friends with Wendall’s daughter, Dawn. Wendall was such a kind and caring man. Even later in years, it was always a pleasure to talk to him and Marge should I run into them when they happened to be out and about in Oregon. They remained good friends with my parents throughout the years. I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Heaven gained a great man.
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Jim Snow
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To the family of Wendall Christensen. My deepest sympathies. Wendall was just a incredibly nice soft spoken man. I don't know anybody that could say a negative word about him. I am glad I just had the good fortune to talk to him 2 weeks ago at a get together at Wayne and Dee's home. Share your family memories often. I hope it brings you some comfort knowing he was liked by so many others. Jim Snow
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Rhonda Christensen LaFlash
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It's a honor to call him my Uncle. He lived his life with dignity, grace, kindness, but most importantly love. You never questioned his love because always showed it in so many ways. He is the epitome of what a man should be. He will never be forgotten and will continue to live on in the hearts for so many.