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Richard Christianson Obituary

Richard "Chris" Christianson, 67, of Topeka passed away on May 4, 2009 at Select Care Hospital in Topeka after a long illness. Chris was born in Wahpeton, ND to Thomas & Esther Christianson. They preceded him in death. Chris is survived by his brother, Jerome "Jerry" Christianson of Ozawkie, KS; his wife Kathy; children Eric (Beth) of Madison, WI; Susan Rawlings of Raymore, MO; Bradley (Angelique) of San Antonio, TX; Angie (Jonathan) Mathes of Topeka; & grandchildren Ariel, Gavin, Rosemarie, Erica, and Holly. Services will be held on Saturday May 9th @ Oakland Christian Church 1001 NE Michigan in Topeka.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on May 6, 2009.

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Brad Christianson

May 21, 2009

You will be missed dad

Rosa Lytle

May 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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