Donald R. Christenson

Don R. Christenson, age 60, of Antigo died July 27, 2014 at his home. He was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and his family. Mr. Christenson was born on August 11, 1953 in Waukeagan, IL to Robert and Nancy (Spencer) Christenson. He served in the US Navy for 20 years and continued his service in the reserves for 10 years. Upon his retirement from the service, he moved to Antigo, where he was an over the road truck driver then worked for Kolbe and Kolbe and most recently Amron. On January 1, 2000, he was united in marriage to Luanne Kamin. She survives. Mr. Christenson was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Deerbrook. He enjoyed fishing and was musically talented playing both the piano and violin. He enjoyed following sports and was a Chicago Cubs and Bulls fan. He was also an animal lover and was especially close to his pets, Jake, Jinx, and Cali. In addition to his wife, Luanne, he is survived by his parents, Robert and Nancy of Stevens Point, 3 daughters, Christina Christenson of Chicago, IL, Tonya Christenson and Renee Christenson both of Wausau, a son James Christenson of Wausau, many grandchildren, 2 sisters, Judy (Roy) Pierce of Stevens Point, Penny (Tim) Zahl of Rib Mountain, a brother Robert (Ellen) Christenson of Stevens Point, Luanne's family, including his father-in-law Lawrence Kamin, a stepson, Joshua Kamin and his family and a stepdaughter, Michelle Edwards and her family. He was preceded in death by a sister Susan Christenson and his mother-in-law Doris Kamin. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Deerbrook. Reverend Jerome Hahn will officiate. Burial will take place following the service at Bent Cemetery. Military honors will be held at the graveside. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the church. Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is serving the family.