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Roger Christian Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Roger.
Roger was born May 24, 1936, in Mason City, the son of Gilbert T. and Alma H. (Herem) Christian. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1955. Roger then enlisted in the Army, was stationed in Germany and did security work. He was honorably discharged in 1962.
Roger married Ardith Reynolds on July 10, 1960, in Mason City and to this union four children were born. Roger worked at AMPI as a maintenance supervisor for 43 years before retiring in July 1998.
He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and the Teamsters.
In his spare time, Roger enjoyed fishing, golfing, fixing things and spending time with his grandchildren. He also liked to go to casinos and was known for his great sense of humor and storytelling.
He is survived by his wife, Ardith, of Mason City; his son, Timothy (Lori) Christian, of Sparta, Tenn.; daughters, Kimberly (Jackie) Frank, of Mason City and Christine (Jerry) Wright, of Mason City; his daughter-in-law Leanne Christian, of Mason City; grandchildren, Matt, Cassie, T.J., Josh, Justice, Jeremy, Thomas and Hunter; his sister, Janis (Ron) Smith, of Hawaii; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, son, Jon; and his three sisters, Glennis McCellan, Bev Page and Lavonne Thornbury.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Christian
Christine Wright
January 10, 2010
Little did I know that the day you hugged me tight and wouldn't let go you were telling me goodbye. So many memories and stories to tell. I will keep you alive by telling them to all. I love you dad. Our hearts will never be the same. I will miss you.
Jerry & Viki (Haag) Tollefson
January 9, 2010
I'm thinking about all of you. Please, don't hesitate to call me for anything. We will always miss him and remember him fondly. Prayers with you.
Arlene Hockett
January 9, 2010
Dear Ardy, I'm so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. I just learned of his death about 10 min.'s ago. I would so liked to have been to the funeral. We will send a card. So Sorry Arlene Christian Hockett Estherville Iowa 51334
Dawn Schutter
January 8, 2010
Dear Ardith & Family,
I'm sorry to hear about Roger. Our thoughts and prayers for you. He is with Jon. I'm very good friends with Leanne and Jeremy. It is sad for Jeremy to lose his dad and grandfather. I remember him when Jeremy was little when we came to his birthday parties.
January 8, 2010
Ardy,Christine and Family,
So, sorry to hear about Rogers death. Our deepest sympathies.
Bruce & Linda Whipple
Lori, Billy, Tara, Brian and Zachary Shannon
January 8, 2010
Ardie and family,
Please accept our most sincere sympathies on your loss. We wont be able to be at the memorial due to the weather, but we wanted you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Roger will be greatly missed. Good bye my Godfather. I love you.
MaryLou Galindo
January 8, 2010
Christine and Family
I'am so sorry to hear about your dad.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
January 8, 2010
Dear Ardy, I am sorry to learn of Rogers death. I will send a letter later. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dolores (Christian) Fox
Carol & Dale Matthes
January 8, 2010
Kim and all of your family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of Roger. We remember him well from our years at Our Saviours. Your lives will never be the same, but know that he is watching over each of you and smiling down to say he still loves you. We are sorry that we can not be with you for his services, but know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. A Big HUG to you Kim.
Lois Thompto
January 7, 2010
I don't know the family except for Leanne and Jeremy. We live right across street from Lee & Lois.My heart goes out to all of you. It is too bad Jeremy had to lose his father and grandfather. Lois Thompto, McAllen,Tx.
Eva Stevens
January 7, 2010
Ardith & Family,
Iam sorry about your loss. God bless
you and your family in this time of
sorrow. Roger is now your Angel watching over you and your family.
God Bless and Take Care.
Love,
Friend, Eva Stevens
Mason City,Iowa
roger dean
January 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 7, 2010
Ardy & family,
Sorry to read of your loss.Please know
that the thoughts of this member of your old neignborhood are with you.
Gordon & Betty Morse
Mesa,Az
Karla Quam
January 7, 2010
Christine, I can't express more how sorry I am, losing a parent is really hard. My thoughts and prays are with you, Jerry and the boys
David&Marge Milbrath
January 7, 2010
Ardith Christian and family.
Our condolences to you and your family. We will miss seeing you guys in the store or casino and chit chatting. Roger is at peace now and with his son so we know they are enjoying each others company.Again our sympathy to you and your family..
Kim &Jackie Frank
January 7, 2010
You are in my heart forever Dad. I will miss you terribly. But we know you are at peace and with Jon now. I love you.
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