Marvin Arne Christenson

About Marvin

Marvin Arne Christenson, 88, of Fergus Falls, MN & formerly of Northome, MN died on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Marvin was born in Northome, MN on June 18, 1933, the son of Chris and Josephine (Anderson) Christenson. He graduated from Northome High School in 1951 as the top male student in his class. He entered the US Army in June, 1953, serving in the signal corp. and was stationed in Japan. He was honorably discharged as a Private First Class in 1955.

Upon his return home he went to work for Western Electric. He married Rosemary Beyer in 1959, they were later divorced. He lived and worked in multiple states, retiring in 1983 after 27 years with Western Electric. He worked for Gellers Auto Parts from 1986 – 1989.

Marvin was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, reading, gardening, cutting firewood, picking blueberries, camping and had a great passion for anything outdoors.

Marvin is survived by 3 sons, Wayne (Shelly) Christenson of Moorhead, MN, & Gary and Keith Christenson of Northome, MN; 4 grandchildren, Matt, Jessica, Jacob and Dylan; 5 great grandchildren, Sophia, Gunnar, Ayden, Landen and Paxten.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Josie; 2 sisters, Helen White and Delores Almendinger; and his grandson, Hunter James Christenson.

memorial service

Funeral Service for Marvin

November 30, 2021

Hope Lutheran Church 12234 3rd St, Northome, MN 56661, USA

Pastor Luke Berntson will be officiating the funeral service. Visitation will be held from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the church. Military Honors will be held at the church following services. Interment will be in Orth Cemetery in Nore Township, MN.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home