Richard Wayne Christiansen December 11, 1937 - November 14, 2010

Richard Wayne Christiansen died peacefully on November 14, 2010.

Richard was born on December 11, 1937 in Alpena, Michigan to Elsie Sommerfield and Fritchoff Christiansen. After Richard graduated high school he enlisted in the Army in October 1956 and served until July 1958, when he received an honorable discharge. Richard completed office machine repair classes while he was in the army.

On February 6, 1960 he married June Marie Wilferd and they had 50 wonderful years together.

He was in the insurance business for 50 years.

Richard was preceded in death by a sister, Jeannette Hammann, and two brothers, Earl Thomas Christiansen and William Herman Christiansen.

Richard is survived by his sister Phyllis Ilsley, his beloved wife June, daughter Wendy Christiansen, granddaughter Addison Adams, son Mark Christiansen, grandson Justin Weaver and great-grandson Teagan Weaver.

Richard loved hunting, fishing, bicycling and doing for others. He was a member of Sisters Church of the Nazarene where he served on the building committee.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at Sisters Church of the Nazarene which is located at 67130 Harrington Loop.

Memorials may be made to the building fund at Sisters Church of the Nazarene.