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Richard Wallace “Dick” Christ

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Birth	:	24 Apr 1935 Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	23 Aug 2018 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9486008, -98.6932983
Description	:	Richard Wallace Christ, 83, passed away on August 23 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Richard was born on April 24, 1935 on the family farm in Uxbridge Township to Robert Sr. and Mabel (Simenson) Christ. Richard was the youngest of four siblings. He grew up and attended school at Uxbridge Consolidated School. He graduated from Leal High School in 1953. After graduating, he farmed on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army on October 7, 1957. He actively served in the Army for two years before returning home to farm. He continued to serve four... Read More	Richard Wallace Christ, 83, passed away on August 23 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Richard was born on April 24, 1935 on the family farm in Uxbridge Township to Robert Sr. and Mabel (Simenson) Christ. Richard was the youngest of four siblings. He grew up and attended school at Uxbridge Consolidated School. He graduated from Leal High School in 1953. After graduating, he farmed on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army on October 7, 1957. He actively served in the Army for two years before returning home to farm. He continued to serve four more years in the Reserves until his honorable discharge on May 31, 1963. He was proud to be a Veteran. He met Arvalene Brockemeier of West Point, Nebraska while stationed in Colorado Springs, CO. They were married on April 12, 1959. To this union five children were born, Wayne, Lori, Scott, Dina and Brent. They made their life farming and ranching by Wimbledon until Richard retired from active farming in 1986. They continued to live on the family farm so that Richard could help his son Scott farm. Arvalene passed away on October 4, 2000. He met Marlys Knutson and they were married on April 27, 2002. They resided in Valley City and spent their winters in Texas. Their time was spent attending activities of their blended families. Family was important and grandchildren were the highlight. His favorite hobbies were collecting farm related caps and restoring old tractors. He also enjoyed hunting. He was a member of the Valley City Eagles Club for over 40 years having served in the various offices. He was a member of the Wimbledon Masonic Lodge #71 since April 23, 1966, having served in all offices. He was proud to be a life member of the Shrine joining in June, 1976 and then joined the Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps. He was proud of having multiple sons in those organizations. He was also a member of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife, Marlys; children Wayne (Renee) Christ, Lori Houge; daughter-in-law, Jacki Christ, Dina (Matt) Dunlop, Brent (Robin) Christ; step-children, Marcia (Travis Gille) Pritchert, Brad (Rosalie) Knutson, Greg (Terri) Knutson; 13 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Elaine (Herman) Schmuhl; sister, Virginia Peterson; sister-in-law, Melvina Christ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Arvalene; his son, Scott; brother, Robert Christ Jr, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Peterson. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, August 27 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church in Valley City. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m., Epworth Methodist Church, Valley City. Final resting place in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown. Adapted from Eddy Funeral Home obituary

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Richard Wallace “Dick” Christ's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA.
When did Richard Wallace “Dick” Christ death?
Richard Wallace “Dick” Christ death on 23 Aug 2018 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.9486008
Longitude: -98.6932983

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Christ Sr.

(1897 - 1982)

Mabel Pauline Simenson Christ

(1903 - 1989)

Spouse

Arvalene T Brockemeier Christ

(1938 - 2000)

Siblings

Virginia Mae Christ Peterson

(1930 - 2020)

Children

Scott R Christ

(1962 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9486008, -98.6932983

2. Highland Home Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9331017, -98.7341995

3. McGinnis Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9202995, -98.7244034

4. Calvary Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8913994, -98.7332993

5. Jamestown State Hospital Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8717400, -98.6830000

6. Old Jamestown State Hospital Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8685034, -98.6829357

7. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fried, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0448840, -98.6573350

8. Eldridge Cemetery
Eldridge, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9211006, -98.8617020

9. Spiritwood Cemetery
Spiritwood, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9219017, -98.5014038

10. Saint Margaret Mary Cemetery
Buchanan, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0662910, -98.8232060

11. Buchanan Cemetery
Buchanan, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0662900, -98.8237100

12. Valley Cemetery
Ypsilanti, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7765390, -98.5642450

13. German Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Courtenay, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1391983, -98.6350021

14. Bethany Prairie Cemetery
Wimbledon, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0720550, -98.4068740

15. Saint Paulines Cemetery
Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8925018, -99.0307999

16. Saint Huberts Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7042007, -98.5864029

17. Uxbridge Cemetery (Defunct)
Leal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1049100, -98.3825700

18. Rest Cemetery
Pingree, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1685982, -98.9096985

19. Montpelier Lutheran Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6964000, -98.5650000

20. Montpelier Community Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6885830, -98.5867000

21. Saint Marys Cemetery
Courtenay, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2181015, -98.6369019

22. Brown Family Cemetery
Sharlow, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7036970, -98.8810780

23. Courtenay Cemetery
Courtenay, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2125015, -98.5633011

24. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Wimbledon, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1755981, -98.4563980