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CHRISTENSON, Reo M. Age 96, died Friday, May 15, 2015 in Beavercreek, Ohio. Born in Minnesota and raised on a farm in Wisconsin, Reo served nearly 5 years in the US Army during WWII. Following military service, Christenson obtained a PhD from the University of Michigan. He taught political science at Miami University (Ohio) for 40 years. He is survived by his son Brian (Candy) Christenson and grandson, Kevin; and by daughter Ginny (Tom) Helm and grandson Jonathan (Sayuri) Helm and great - granddaughter Lillian Helm. He was preceded in death by 5 siblings and by Helen, his wife of nearly 60 years. Reo was a distinguished professor and respected academician, authoring or co-authoring 6 books, and numerous articles. Reo was known for his commitment to fairness and equality as demonstrated by his participation in voter registration in the South during the Civil Rights era and his efforts to promote integration. Above all, he will be remembered for his personal integrity combined with a unique sense of humor. No plans for an immediate service. To leave the family a message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com
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Michael Gardner Class of 1968
May 12, 2022
Dr. Christenson, as I said before, was the best teacher ever. My friend Paul Posner and I took every class of his we could. Paul, (PhD., prof at George Mason U). sadly is gone now too. I miss them both so much. Those really were the days.
james dover 1961
March 26, 2017
dr christenson was my favorite prof. he waived a lot of pre-req's for me so i could take my first political science class, "National Issues." it changed my life and how i looked at the world.
my sincerest condolences. may he rest in peace.
Damian Green '92
August 17, 2015
Dr. Christenson was a shining light. His capacity to stimulate thoughtful dialog, his commitment to critical thinking and his ability to stimulate us to engage with the world outside the university and beyond our comfort zone stand as testaments to his skill as a professor. Almost 25 years out of his classroom I can still hear his distinct voice. I was most fortunate to have been his student.
Michael Gardner '68
July 17, 2015
Dr. Christenson was the best teacher I ever had. He taught ideas and communicated values with insight wit humor and kindness. The class he led right after Martin Luther King's assassination had all the power and humanity one could ever hope for at a time like that. He was a graceful writer and fine prof, but most of all a really decent human being. The best.
Marilyn Bartel
July 15, 2015
Dr. Christenson was, hands down, one of the very best profs on campus. I was privileged to take his classes as well as work as his assistant in the late 1960s. He will be missed. God bless and comfort you in your loss.
T
May 18, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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