Milo Arnold Christensen Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Milo Christensen, Sr., 92, of Morgan died Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Bethesda Heritage Nursing Home in Willmar. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on TUESDAY, January 27, 2015 from St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Evan with burial to follow in Prairieville Cemetery, rural Evan. Visitation will be held on MONDAY, January 26, 2015, from 4 until 7 p.m., at Nelson-Martin Funeral Home in Morgan and will continue on Tuesday at the church for one hour prior to services. Arrangements are with Nelson-Martin Funeral Service of Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelsonmartinfuneralservice.com. Milo Arnold Christensen, the son of Christ and Mariantina (Jensen) Knudsen Christensen, was born March 10, 1922 in Cottage Grove. He grew up in Eden Township, Brown County and received his education District 57 country school. Milo was inducted into the United States Army in 1940. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Eden Township where he farmed. On May 23, 1946, Milo married Arlene Krenz at St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage in Sleepy Eye and they settled on the Christensen farm. Milo was first and foremost a farmer. He also enjoyed woodworking, pheasant hunting, reading, and playing cards. Milo was very proud of his Danish heritage. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Milo is survived by his wife of 68 years, Arlene; children Sonja Rehbein of Anoka, Milo Jr. (Barb) Christensen of Morgan, Donna Christensen of Minnetonka, Michael (Nancy) Christensen of Wells, and Betsy (Daniel) Hallberg of Kandiyohi. Also surviving are his 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren – Sara (Gavin) Burns, Elizabeth and Colin; Stephanie (Chris) Batt; Wayne Christensen; Ross Christensen; Andrea (Matt) Neubauer, Brylee and Emmett; Liza (Chris) Esterly, Cora and Lars; Simon Christensen; Brittney Hallberg, Brandon (Becky) Hallberg and Alayna; and Kara Hallberg; his brother Chris Christensen of Morgan; and sister-in-law Betty Krenz of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin sister, Mildred Maas; brother Kenneth Knutson; son-in-law Al Rehbein; and many other friends and relatives. Blessed be his memory.

Milo Arnold Christensen Sr

March 10, 1922 - January 17, 2015

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Milo Arnold Christensen Sr

March 10, 1922 - January 17, 2015

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