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Delbert Leroy “Del” Christensen

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Birth	:	4 Oct 1939 Prussia, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 2015 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Canby Cemetery, Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4178030, -94.5658250
Plot	:	Lot 913 subplot A
Description	:	Delbert “Del” Leroy Christensen, age 75, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2015, after a valiant struggle with Parkinsonism and dementia. Del was born October 4, 1939, to the late Max and Maisel (Kinney) Christensen. Del was born at home on a farm in the township of Prussia in Adair County near the town of Casey, Iowa. Del graduated from Casey High School, Casey, Iowa, in 1957. Del then worked for the Rock Island Railroad for a year before enlisting in the army. Del served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to... Read More	Delbert “Del” Leroy Christensen, age 75, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2015, after a valiant struggle with Parkinsonism and dementia. Del was born October 4, 1939, to the late Max and Maisel (Kinney) Christensen. Del was born at home on a farm in the township of Prussia in Adair County near the town of Casey, Iowa. Del graduated from Casey High School, Casey, Iowa, in 1957. Del then worked for the Rock Island Railroad for a year before enlisting in the army. Del served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962 when he was honorably discharged. While in the service, he was stationed in Hanau, Germany, and enjoyed being able to tour several European countries. In July 1959 Del married Kathleen French. To this union three children were born: Karen, Brian, and Craig. In 1966 Del graduated from Northwest Missouri State College with a major in Industrial Technology and teaching. Del taught industrial arts at Adair-Casey for eight years and at Treynor for four years. He attended graduate school at Colorado State University, graduating in 1970 with a master’s degree in Industrial Technology and Safety Engineering. Del enjoyed creating imaginative floats for Homecoming parades and taking students on field trips to Kansas City and local industrial companies. As a senior class sponsor for two years, he accompanied students on trips to Washington, D.C., and New York City, sharing his love of history and politics. Del later worked as an engineer for Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel and for USWest phone company. Del was the founder of Love and Learn Daycare in Council Bluffs, building the facility with his sons and brother. In 1992 Del formed Delco Energy Consulting, which provided energy reduction technologies to industrial companies. One of his biggest accomplishments was the sale and installation of sophisticated refrigeration equipment at the Kellogg’s plant in Omaha. Del had many talents and he was always actively working on something. Del was a dreamer and he loved to create things. He was an avid designer and his mind was always thinking about ways to design, build and improve things. Some he finished, others he didn't. Del worked for many years building an airplane that never flew, but the thought of seeing it fly someday kept Del's dream alive. Del built many things out of wood and fiberglass. Del loved working with fiberglass and he found hundreds of way to use it. It was Del's first choice for virtually anything that needed to be repaired. The fiberglass and wood canoe that he built in college will be handed down for many generations. Del loved his Iowa Hawkeye football teams, listening to games on the radio and TV with his family and friends. Del was devoted to his family, spending time with his children and grandchildren and their activities. Del traveled extensively with his parents, children, and other family members. Del’s favorite pastimes were fishing and camping, activities that he joyfully shared with his family. Del was a board member of Omaha Christian Singles, another way that he exhibited his concern for others. As a member of this group, he helped organize a singles’ weekend conference held at Iowa Western Community College in June of 1991. It was at this event that he met Janet Schleicher, a teacher at Woodbine Community School. They were married on July 12, 1997, in Plattsmouth, NE. Throughout his illness, Del never lost his patience and well-known sense of humor. He reached out to others by being an active member and former chairperson of the Omaha Parkinson’s Support Group. Janet taught in Woodbine for 32 years (1980-2012). Upon her retirement, she was blessed to devote her time to caring for Del. Del spent the final six years of his life in a hospital bed in their living room. Del was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Gregory M. Hansen, M.D., and infant granddaughter Gwendolyn Kathleen Christensen. Del is survived by his wife Janet; daughter Karen Hansen and friend Andy Colburn, son Brian Christensen, and son Craig and wife Meribah Christensen; eleven grandchildren: Shane and Amanda Hansen of Omaha; Carrie, Emma, Ben, Nate, and Isabel Christensen of Glenwood; Hannah, Caster, Asher, and Gabrielle Christensen of Council Bluffs; sister Donna Christensen; brother Larry and wife Evelyn Christensen, and brother Kenneth Christensen; Aunt Lottie Kinney; and many other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend a heart-felt thank you to all the caregivers, medical personnel, hospice staff, and friends whom God provided to help us on our journey. Memorials are suggested to New Horizon Presbyterian Church and Hospice of Southwest Iowa.

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Delbert Leroy “Del” Christensen's memorial is located at: Canby Cemetery, Walnut Township, Adair County, USA.
When did Delbert Leroy “Del” Christensen death?
Delbert Leroy “Del” Christensen death on 22 Feb 2015 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4178030
Longitude: -94.5658250

Family Members:

Parent

Max Delbert Christensen

(1914 - 1997)

Maisel Margaret Kinney Christensen

(1916 - 2009)

Children

Karen Deleen Christensen Hansen

(1962 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Canby Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4178030, -94.5658250

2. Lutheran Cemetery
Prussia Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3956108, -94.5102768

3. Prussia Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3753014, -94.5278015

4. Eureka Cemetery
Eureka Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005

5. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4986000, -94.5096970

6. Oakwood Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4977989, -94.5074997

7. Abandoned Timber Cemetery
Canby, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4833208, -94.4808020

8. Sunnyhill Cemetery
Adair, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.6402969

9. Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Adair, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4902992, -94.6425018

10. Stanfield Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5124870, -94.5016370

11. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Adair, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5104000, -94.6431700

12. Bryant Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3089981, -94.5979996

13. Spring Valley Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5220000, -94.5046000

14. Sears Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

15. Grove Center Cemetery
Rosserdale, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3891983, -94.4158020

16. Jefferson Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4608380, -94.4200950

17. Loucks Grove Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4281400, -94.4003370

18. Fontanelle Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2907982, -94.5400009

19. Adair County Cemetery
Greenfield, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3344002, -94.4328003

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4514008, -94.7528000

21. Greenfield Cemetery
Greenfield, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2896996, -94.4543991

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Jackson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

23. Lincoln Center Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742000, -94.7668000

24. Rosehill Cemetery
Menlo, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5335999, -94.4052963