William Earl Christenson, 65, passed away peacefully, at his residence, on Thursday, September 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Racine on March 5, 1950 the son of the late Boyd and Lois (nee: Williamson-Jorgensen) Christenson.
Bill had been employed by Tom’s Mobile Carriage, OMC, and the Rexnord Corp. On October 22, 1988, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to the former Karen Thieme. Bill was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and Packer fan. Bill was an accomplished bowler and rolled two perfect 300 games.
Surviving are his wife Karen; brother, Larry (Susan) Christenson, of Laguna Hills, CA; sister, Carolyn (Andy) Del Negro, of Mt. Pleasant; sister-in-law, Brigitte Jorgensen, of Rhinelander; his faithful companion, Toby. Bill is further survived by his nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Jorgensen.
His funeral service will be held in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High St., on Tuesday, Sept. 29th, at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Steven Clingman officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday, from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery on Wednesday, Sept. 30th, at 10:00 a.m. The family has suggested memorials to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
A special thank you to the staff of Wheaton Franciscan Hospice
and to the family and friends who helped caring to Bill in the past
several years, especially his niece, Kailyn.
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Debra Petersen Horvath says
We are all so sorry for your lost! Bill was a wonderful cousin, many memories. He will be with all of our family members in a wonderful place in Heaven. Love the
Petersen and Jorgensen Family.