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Ross L Christensen

Birth	:	18 Oct 1915 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 2011 Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Norwood, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1955986, -71.2177963
Plot	:	Section 3, Lot 382, Grave 3
Description	:	Ross L. Christensen, 95, of Hooper died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at Hooper Care Center. Ross was born Oct. 18, 1915, in Fremont to Albert and Anna (Johnson) Christensen. His family lived in a number of farming communities in eastern Nebraska. After a cold winter and hot summer in the mid 1930s, he went to Oregon where he worked in a saw mill and also as a farmhand. He was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He fought in Germany, Belgium and France. When he returned home from the war, he settled... Read More	Ross L. Christensen, 95, of Hooper died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at Hooper Care Center. Ross was born Oct. 18, 1915, in Fremont to Albert and Anna (Johnson) Christensen. His family lived in a number of farming communities in eastern Nebraska. After a cold winter and hot summer in the mid 1930s, he went to Oregon where he worked in a saw mill and also as a farmhand. He was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He fought in Germany, Belgium and France. When he returned home from the war, he settled in Hooper, where he farmed, milked cows, and raised hogs and chickens for approximately 30 years. He married Fern Shaffer on Aug. 27, 1948, in Grand Island. Fern died March 25, 1999. Ross enjoyed traveling to see friends and relatives who were scattered throughout the United States. He especially enjoyed attending the annual Army reunions of the 95th Infantry Division. He and Fern looked forward to visits from several of his Army buddies, and they filled many cassette tapes with conversations about their war memories. He resided at Hooper Care Center since December 2003. He spoke often about the wonderful people who cared for him there. Survivors include: his stepchildren, Inez Bernhardt of Akron, Iowa, Lela (deceased) (and husband, Lee) Parker of Hartselle, Ala., and Dennis (and wife, Haruyo "Susie") Mack of Stafford, Va.; his children, Arlene Christensen of Omaha, Glen Christensen of Badger, Iowa, and Verla (and husband, Matt) Gatchell of Hartland, Wis.; grandchildren, Buck (and wife, Teri) Christensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Angela (Gatchell) (and husband, Michael) Christopherson of Waukesha, Wis.; great-grandson, August Christopherson of Waukesha; sister, Gretchen Kieckhafer of Hooper; brother, Dean (and wife, Doris) Christensen of Hooper; and many nephews and nieces and friends. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joel Schroeder officiating. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hooper Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 18 of Hooper and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10535 of Hooper. Memorials are suggested to Hooper Care Center or the Hooper Rescue Squad. Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.hooper-scribner.com. Fremont TribunePosted: Thursday, September 29, 2011 11:00 am http://fremonttribune.com/news/local/obituaries/article_056e12ec-e9e9-11e0-abe6-001cc4c03286.html

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Ross L Christensen's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Norwood, Norfolk County, USA.
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Ross L Christensen death on 28 Sep 2011 in Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.1955986
Longitude: -71.2177963

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Christensen Sr.

(1885 - 1962)

Anna Johnson Christensen

(1889 - 1962)

Spouse

Dorothy Fern Shaffer Christensen

(1913 - 1999)

Siblings

Alvin Laverne Christensen

(1908 - 1987)

Myron Lester Christensen

(1910 - 1985)

Percy Christensen

(1912 - 1914)

Norman H Christensen

(1919 - 1991)

Wayne D Christensen

(1920 - 1989)

Gretchen E Christensen Kieckhafer

(1923 - 2012)

Dean A. “Deano” Christensen

(1930 - 2020)

Children

Arlene Kay Christensen

(1950 - 2012)

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