Archie Thomas Henry Christensen

STOUGHTON - Archie Thomas Henry Christensen, age 92, passed away at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on Nov. 28, 1931, the son of Theodore and Tillie (Anderson) Christensen.

Archie was a long-time resident of Stoughton. He received his basic training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, Texas and his Electronics training at Keeler Air Base in Biloxi, Miss. He took his Gunnery training at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colo. He was assigned with the 47th Bomb Wing-84th Squadron as a Tail Gunner on a B45 Jet Bomber. His highest rank was Staff Sergeant. Archie was honorably discharged on Dec. 22, 1954, after serving nearly four years in the U.S. Air Force. After returning home to Wisconsin he married Patricia A. Slater on Sept. 1, 1956, and they had four children.

Archie was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed a career working many years for Burroughs and Unisys. In his free time, Archie was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing horseshoes. In addition, Archie and Pat were involved in many volunteer activities. They, along with their grandchildren, ran the concession stand for Stoughton High School and the VFW baseball teams. They also created the memorial that stands in the outfield of the high school baseball field. Archie was a member of the American Legion Post 59 and served as Adjutant, Finance Officer and Membership Chairman. Archie inspired and created the first gathering of citizens to put up Christmas decorations on Main Street in Stoughton. He volunteered at Stoughton Hospital, and in 2009, Archie was named Stoughton's Volunteer of the Year.

Archie is survived by his daughters, Karla (Terry) Gander, Kim (Mike) Taylor; sons, Wayne (Marie) Christensen, Mike Christensen; seven grandchildren, Heather (Timothy) Christensen Kilkenny and Bryan Christensen, Kent (Libby) Taylor, Kyle (Alison) Taylor, Jeremy Gander, Peter Gander and Natalie Christensen; five great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Harper, Sawyer and Camden Taylor, Percy Kilkenny; special Friend, Ralph Thieman; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Christensen; his parents; and his brothers, Gary (Millie) Christensen, Norman (Jean) Christensen and Kenneth Christensen; and his sister, Ruth (Melvin) Strommen.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with the Rev. Dick Halom presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A celebration luncheon will follow the graveside service at American Legion Post 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590