Service Details
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Sunday, January 2nd from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at The Club at Strawberry Creek, 14810 72nd Street, Kenosha, with a brief service commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial Suggestions
Gary’s family has requested that memorial remembrances to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of WI, 6737 W Washington St. #2100, Milwaukee, WI 53214, be considered.
Gary R. Christensen, age 68, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Gary was born in Racine on August 25,1953 a son of Einer and Nancy L. (nee: Gerken) Christensen.
He was a 1970 graduate of Washington Park High School. He attended UW Parkside majoring in English. While at UW Parkside, he was a member of both the Rugby and Varsity Tennis teams.
On September 4, 1999, he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Stuckey.
He was employed for many years with Dallas Mavis as a Logistics Specialist. Following the Company’s closing, he became employed with Preferred Shipping, Inc., and at the time of his death, with JUSDA USA.
Survivors include his wife, Barb; his two sons, Peter of Racine, WI, Dr. Michael (Lindsay) Christensen of Whitefish Bay, WI; his “fab five” grandchildren whom he adored, Cole, Claire, Harrison, Evan, and Noah; his mother, Nancy,and his brothers, Daniel (Judy) of Oconomowoc, WI, Steven (Jera) of Racine, Kevin (Rebecca) of Nashotah, and Scott (Lora) of Sturtevant, WI., and the mother of his sons, Kay (nee: Becker).
Gary would be best described for the love of his family, his quest for the finest bourbon, his many trips throughout the U.S. and Europe with his wife, Barb, and of course his love of all sports, and his beloved Badgers.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Einer.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Sunday, January 2nd from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at The Club at Strawberry Creek, 14810 72nd Street, Kenosha, with a brief service commencing at 3:00 p.m. Gary’s family has requested that memorial remembrances to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of WI, 6737 W Washington St. #2100, Milwaukee, WI 53214, be considered.
ON WISCONSIN!
Kathy Nichols says
Amazing tribute to an Amazing Man! Love Ed & Kathy Nichols
Lori Slater says
Rest in peace Gary. It was great knowing and working with you.
Mary Hannes says
RIP, Gary. You will be missed, terribly. Have a “pop” & relax. We love you,
Chuck & Mare
Dave Stewart & Family says
Broken hearted over Gary’s life being cut short too soon! Sending love to Barb and family!!
Will promise to honor Gary’s life throughout what remains of mine, with every glass of fine bourbon…remembering the laughs and love reflected in his stories.
May the last of us remember the rest of us!
RIP G!
Dave Herchen says
Farewell my friend and former doubles partner on the Parkside tennis team (early 1970s). We always had fun playing the sport we loved. My sympathy to your loving family and friends.
John Minick (Phoenix) says
Gary was so much more then a friend to me. We were able to talk about things and we didn’t have to worried about being judging by each other. His family and friends met the world to him as did his friendship to me. I will miss his stories.
God Bless the Christensen’s Family.
Peter & Kelly Shalbrack says
We would like to pass along our deepest condolences to the entire Christensen family on the passing of Gary. We wish his family and friends healing and peace through the holidays and new year. God bless him as he will be missed.
With sympathy and prayers,
Pete & Kelly Shalbrack
BIll Vanatta says
I just fgound out about Gary. He was a good man