Clement Clem E. Christianson, 93, of Owatonna, died Sunday, October 11, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Clem was born December 17, 1921 in Aurora Township, Steele County, Minnesota the son of Emil and Lydia (Jirele) Christianson. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Clem married Marene Grunklee at St. John's Lutheran Church in Havana Township. They farmed in the Bixby area until their retirement. In 1996, they moved to Owatonna.
Clem was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Clem loved his family and also enjoyed reading and nature.
He is survived by his daughter, Audrey (Lonnie) Sather of Pine Island; his son, Larry (Sandy) Christianson of Blooming Prairie; his four grandchildren, Craig Christianson of St. Paul, Aaron Christianson of Columbus, IN, Kelly (Corey) Schaefer of Isanti, and Casey Sather of Pine Island.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marene, infant son, Dennis, and sister, Louise Hondl.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church with The Reverend Kirk Griebel officiating. Interment will be in the St. John Cemetery in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church or donor's choice.
Visitation:
10/16/2015 17:00
10/16/2015 19:00
Service:
Owatonna and one hour prior to the service at the church
10/17/2015 11:00