Alvin Esias CHRISTIANSON

1924 - 2011  (86 years)

• Name	Alvin Esias CHRISTIANSON
  Birth	15 Aug 1924	Wisconsin
  Gender	Male
  Death	23 Feb 2011	Vernon County, Wisconsin
  Burial	Bethel Cemetery, Jefferson Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin
  Notes	“Elvin” in the 1930 census. Alvin E. Christianson, age 86 of Viroqua, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. Alvin was born on Aug. 15, 1924, to Elmer and Inga (Tollackson) Christianson. Alvin graduated from Viroqua High School, Class of 1943. Following his graduation from radio school, he served in the Merchant Marines as a radio operator and ships purser. After the service, he was united in marriage on Oct. 26, 1947, to Allene Nelson and together they farmed side by side. Alvin loved his family and dairy and tobacco farming, helping his neighbors and caring for his land. He was baptized and confirmed and a life member of Bethel Lutheran Church. He served on the Bethel Church Council and Bethel West Coon Prairie Cemetery Board. Alvin served on the Vernon County FSA and Land Conservation committees. He also served on the following: Northern Wisconsin Tobacco Pool Board, Tobacco Expo Committee, interim manager of Vernon County Farm, Vernon Co-op Oil Association Board, clerk of Jefferson township and board and a member of the North Springville School Board. He was also a member of the American Legion. Alvin enjoyed his involvement on the various boards and committees. Throughout Alvin's life, he enjoyed greeting and talking with old friends and making new ones. Alvin is survived by his wife, Allene; daughter-in-law, Pat Christianson of Apple Valley, Minn.; children, Marcus (Sara) Christianson of Viroqua, Marsha (Mike) Ryan of La Crescent, Minn., and Ryan (Nora) Christianson of Viroqua; grandchildren, Tara (Pete) Peterson, Dr. Lucas (Dr. Lee) Christianson, Nick (Heather) Christianson, Ben and Katy Christianson, Kim Ryan, Holly (Rex) Delgado, Ryanna and Carly Christianson; great-grandchildren, Robbie and Fernando Souza, Taysa Peterson and Kaleb Delgado; sister, Norma Nelson of Viroqua; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney; grandchildren, Wendy (Dan) Thicke and brothers, Telmer, Orville, Olaf, Elmer Jr. and Donald. Due to the fire at the Bethel Church, funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Pastor Kris Fahey officiated. Burial with military honors followed in Bethel Church Cemetery. Friends called on Saturday afternoon at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, Viroqua. Friends also called at the church on Sunday until the time of the service.
  Person ID	I4638	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	7 Aug 2012

  
  

  Father	Elmer A CHRISTIANSON,   b. 29 Nov 1892, Wisconsin d. Apr 1972, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Inga A TOLLACKSON,   b. 21 Jan 1894, Wisconsin d. 3 Mar 1946 (Age 52 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1923
  Family ID	F9773	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Allene Lucille NELSON,   b. 10 Jun 1923, Wisconsin d. 27 Mar 2014, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin (Age 90 years)
  Marriage	26 Oct 1947	Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin
  	Immanuel
  Children	1. Rodney Wayne CHRISTIANSON,   b. 10 Sep 1948, Vernon County, Wisconsin d. 17 Dec 2010, Dakota County, Minnesota (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F3650	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	28 Apr 2014