Jerry R. Christensen :: Evans Nordby

Jerry R. Christensen

December 22, 1940 - September 6, 2021

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Jerry R. Christensen

December 22, 1940 - September 6, 2021

Jerry R. Christensen, age 80 of Crystal, MN, passed away September 6, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Kenny and Evie; sister, Jenifer; brother-in-law, LeRoy; nephew, Kent; and wife, Helen.

Jerry retired after a 40 year career working for MN DOT in TMC. He was a member of Mets from MN and the Robbinsdale American Legion where he attended Toastmasters and could often be found singing karaoke. Jerry loved his family and friends.

He is survived by loving daughters, Nancy (Dennis), Karen (Dan), and Jess; grandchildren, Olivia (Billy), Miranda, Amanda, and Hannah; brother, Ron (Deana); sisters, Jeanne, Candy (Curt), and Celeste; and many nieces nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Memorial and Luncheon will be at 12 noon Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. A Graveside Service will be at 1 PM Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Wild Rice Cemetery in Fossum, MN, with lunch to follow at the Gary Lutheran Church

Celebrations of Life Memorial and Luncheon

Sunday, September 12th
12 pm

Evans-Nordby Funeral Home
6000 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN

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