Myron L. Christensen

RACINE – Mr. Myron L. Christensen, 92, passed away at Shorehaven Health Center in Oconomowoc, WI on Friday, June 7, 2013. 

   He was born in Racine on June 3, 1921, the son of the late Carl and Margaret (nee: Hansen) Christensen.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1939 and proudly served his nation with the U.S. Army during WWII.    On May 2, 1953 he married Henrietta “Hank” Dupuis.  She preceded him in death on April 21, 2008.

   Mr. Christensen retired from Young Radiator after 40 years of loyal service.  He was an avid Brewers and Packers fan that also enjoyed fishing, golfing and repairing everything he could get his hands on.  However, his greatest joy was being in the company of his family. 

   He is survived by his children, Ann (Steve) Bultema of Westerville, OH, Tom (Karen) Christensen of Oconomowoc, John Christensen of Racine; his grandchildren, Patrick (Kristy) Bultema, Caitlin and Alexandra Bultema, Mackenzie Christensen, Jacob and Charles Christensen; his sister-in-law, Jean (Al) Bouck of Appleton; as well as numerous dear nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents and wife, Hank, Mr. Christensen was also preceded in death by his brother, Gordon “Corky” (Janice) Christensen and brothers-in-law, Leon (Pearl) Dupuis, Donald (Lillian) Dupuis.

   Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. The celebration of his life and funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m.  A procession to West Lawn Memorial Park for interment with military honors will follow.  Memorials have been suggested to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (1359 Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018) or Shorhaven Health Center (1305 W. Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066).