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- The Cedar Rapids Gazette, March 29,2013
Dale Richard Christianson
Dale Richard Christianson, 91, of Norway, Iowa passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease at Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center. He had been a resident there since 2009. Visitation will be Saturday, March 30, from 9-11 am, with the funeral service at 11 am at Hrabek Funeral Home, 1704 Seventh Ave, Belle Plaine, Brosh Funeral Home in Norway is handling the arrangements.
He was born August 29, 1921, in Norway, Iowa, to Gilmer and Cora (Larson) Christianson. he married Esther Hamman on April 9, 1955, in Shellsburg, Iowa. He graduated in 1939 from Norway High School, where he also enjoyed playing baseball.
Surviving are his daughters, Candy (Ken) Osterhaus and Dee Anna (Roger) Volz; grandchildren, Dawnette (Brett) Richards, Dough (Tyera) Hess, Breanne (Matt) Fettkether and Barry Volz (Amy Andrew-Berhle); great-grandchildren, Lucas Richards and Tawny Hess; a sister, Marilyn Perkins of Morton IL; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther; parents, Cora and Gilmer Christianson; sister, Germaine Dennis; and brother-in-law, Van Perkins
Dale was a farmer and also retired from Iowa Steel and Iron Works in Cedar Rapids in 1983. He was a member of the Benton City Lodge No 81 of Grand Lodge of Iowa and in 1998, received his 50-year pin as a Grand Master. He was also a member of Peace United Methodist Churchin Norway, Iowa. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman. he also loved his John Deere tractors. he had a gift of telling stories and could strike up a conversation with anyone. The highlight of his life was his grandchildren and he enjoyed spending time with them on the farm and attending their school events. Dale also enjoyed a good garage sale.
He will be deeply missed by his family.
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1921 - 2013 (91 år)
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