Obituary – Donald Christensen – Macedonia

Donald Christensen, age 65, of Macedonia, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home.

Christensen 1Private family services will be held.

Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Christensen was born on November 1, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Wilford Christensen and Lucille (Van Horn) Christensen.

Donald enjoyed gardening, and sharing the produce he grew. He was a family historian and loved researching genealogy, loved to read and enjoyed listening to music.

He is survived by his companion, caretaker and best friend Charlotte Elam of Harrisburg; four children: David Shultz and wife Terri of Beloit, WI, Deanna Shultz of Brodhead, WI, Amanda McCredie of Madison, WI, Donald Christensen, Jr. of McLeansboro, IL, fourteen grandchildren with one to be born in the next few days, six great-grandchildren, and two brothers and their families David Christensen and wife Ida Levine of Morris Plains, NJ, Dennis Christensen and wife Sue of Seneca Lake, SC.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents.

To leave online condolences or to sign the online guest register, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

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