Richard E. Christianson, age 86 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at his home in St. Thomas. Richard E. Christianson was born March 14, 1922 in Neche, North Dakota the son of the late Edwin S. and Emma (Eisbrener) Christianson. He grew up and attended school in St. Thomas. Following his education he worked as a carpenter with his father. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1942-1944. Upon his discharge he returned to St. Thomas where he continued working as a carpenter. He retired from carpentry then worked as a rural mail carrier in St. Thomas. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in August of 1984 with 22 years of service.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Ottum-Ball American Legion Post, and the St. Thomas Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his sisters: Ruth Hurst, St. Thomas, ND; Jean Farlow, Port Townsend, WA; Betty (Ardell) Rappuhn, Orlando, Fl and Fessenden, ND; Carol (El) Prigge, Babbitt, MN; Eva Russum, Fort Myers, FL; and Linda (Tony) Talbot, Coeur D-alene, ID. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Donald and Vernon.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the St. John's Lutheran Church, St. Thomas, ND. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the St. Thomas City Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by the Ottum-Ball American Legion Post of St. Thomas.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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