Roger Allen Christianson

Christianson, Roger A. Age 75, of Blaine MN, Passed away on March 14, 2009. He was born on March 4, 1934 on the home farm near Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Bennett and Arthina (Kruger) Christianson. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 1 sister and grandson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce; children, Pam (Dan) Meier, Brett (Yunna), Tim (Kim), John, Cheri (Kelly) McQuay; grandchildren, Rachel and Sarah Meier, Joshua and Naomi Christianson, Ashley and Tyler Christianson, James and Roger McQuay; great-grandchild, Faith Meier Smith; sisters, Bernice Schlinger and Pat (Tom) Seavoy; sisters-in-law, Mary, and Vi. Roger married Joyce Bjoraker on Sept. 15, 1957. They lived in Blaine for over 46 years. He served in the military, Aug. 1954 until July 1956. Roger graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1952. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Austin Junior College June 1957 and graduated from the U of M with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Dec. 1958. Roger worked at McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn and Co. CPAs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from Dec. 1958 - Jan. 1962. He worked at Lutheran Brotherhood Jan. 1962 - March 1992. Roger was an Internal Auditor, CIA and CPA. He was an excellent professional internal auditor lending expertise including: financial, operational, investigative and computer assistance. He enjoyed traveling with his family on many vacations in Northern Minnesota. He also enjoyed his trips to Alaska and Norway. Roger is remembered as a loving Husband, Dad, and Grandpa. Roger found joy in time spent with his family. He will be missed dearly, never forgotten and loved forever. Memorials preferred to Arthritis Foundation . Funeral service 11 AM, visitation half hour before, Saturday March 21 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View. Visitation 5-7 PM, Friday March 20, at: Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.