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Gary R. Christensen

Birth	:	14 Jun 1935 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2010 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Description	:	Gary R. Christensen, 75, of Dannebrog died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Gary was born June 14, 1935, at Grand Island to Sigurd W. and Georgia M. (Hansen) Christensen. Gary as united in marriage to Nancy Selden on March 10, 1957, at Nysted. Survivors are: wife, Nancy of Dannebrog; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Carmen Christensen of Grand Island and Bruce and Lois Christensen of Dannebrog; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Karl Janulewicz of Redding, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. He was raised on the family farm. He... Read More	Gary R. Christensen, 75, of Dannebrog died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Gary was born June 14, 1935, at Grand Island to Sigurd W. and Georgia M. (Hansen) Christensen. Gary as united in marriage to Nancy Selden on March 10, 1957, at Nysted. Survivors are: wife, Nancy of Dannebrog; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Carmen Christensen of Grand Island and Bruce and Lois Christensen of Dannebrog; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Karl Janulewicz of Redding, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. He was raised on the family farm. He attended country school District 47 and graduated from Dannebrog High School in 1952. Gary farmed, raised cattle and also did custom hay grinding and silage harvesting. He delivered seed corn for Cargill and also worked in land leveling in the 1960's. He was a member of the St. Peder's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Nysted and served on the church council. He also served as president of the Howard County Crime Stoppers, was a member of the Farmer's Union and was a 4-H leader. Gary served on the Centura School Board for 24 years. He was a member of the State School Board serving as President and also serving on conferences and working with the Legislature on school issues. Gary served on the National School Board, attending several conventions and leadership conferences. Gary enjoyed bowling for 30 years and bowled in the National Tournament for 30 years, receiving a plaque for that accomplishment. He was softball pitcher for Farwell and umpired for Boelus baseball games and for softball. He was preceded in death by his parents and Hesston Lend. Published in The Grand Island Independent on 10/19/2010

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Where is Gary R. Christensen's memorial?
Gary R. Christensen's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did Gary R. Christensen death?
Gary R. Christensen death on 17 Oct 2010 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gary R. Christensen's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Parent

Sigurd W. Christensen

(1907 - 1996)

Georgina M Hansen Christensen

(1903 - 1974)

Spouse

Nancy J Selden Christensen

(1938 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elmwood Cemetery
Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2002983, -98.4677963

2. Warsaw Cemetery
Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1844400, -98.5575000

3. Canada Hill Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1843987, -98.5575027

4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2056007, -98.5702972

5. Hamm Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

6. Fairdale Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

7. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

8. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Dannebrog, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1138992, -98.5485992

9. Bohemian National Graveyard
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2492070, -98.5927620

10. Scotch Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1917000, -98.6130981

11. Czechoslovakia Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2132988, -98.6224976

12. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

13. South Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

14. North Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

15. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

16. Nysted Cemetery
Nysted, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1307983, -98.6136017

17. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1845400, -98.6414700

18. Saint Libory Catholic Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0828700, -98.3569700

19. Spring Creek Cemetery
Cushing, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

20. Rose Hill Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032

21. Haggart Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0698500, -98.3547500

22. Kelso Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -98.6707993

23. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

24. Swedish Pioneer Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0910988, -98.6324997