Carl Christensen was born July 19, 1893, in Swede Prairie Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Christian and Signe (Kompelien) Christensen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Spring Creek Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the church. On January 5, 1921, he was united in marriage to Nina Gunlogson by Rev. O.T. Storaasli. They made their home on the farm in Swede Prairie until 11 years ago when they moved to the farm in Normania Township. Carl spent all his life in this community. Five children blessed this union: Stanley, Allen, John, LeRoy and Jane. Carl had been in declining health for the past year and passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on December 8, 1969, at the age of 76 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and two children: LeRoy in 1947, and Jane in 1968. Along with his wife, Nina, he is survied by his sons: Stanley of Hanley Falls, Allen of Bloomington, Minnesota, and John of Clarkfield; five grandchildren: Paul and Karen Christensen, Lisa, Heidi and David Christensen; two brothers: Albert and Bennie, both of Clarkfield; two sisters: Mrs. R.A. Trovatten of St. Paul, and Cora Christensen of Clarkfield; and a host of other relatives and friends. IN MEMORY OF CARL CHRISTENSEN Born July 19, 1893 ~ Passed away December 8, 1969 Funeral Services Friday, December 12, 1969, 2:00 p.m. Spring Creek Lutheran Church, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. Harold Bueide Organist, Mrs. Fritz Richter Vocal Music Mrs. Stanley Carlson Mrs. Howard Carlson Casket Bearers Ludvig Peterson ~ Maurice Oakland Clarence Christensen ~ Oscar West lshmael Quam ~ Peder Bakken Final Resting Place Spring Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield, Minnesota