Joe I. Christensen

Joe Christensen Obituary

Joe I. Christensen, 94, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/19/05). Born, Ute, Iowa (9/21/10), to Jacob and Stena (Sorensen) Christensen. Founder (1933), Joe Christensen Inc. Printing & Publishing Co. Member, elder, trustee, First Presbyterian Church; Kiwanis Club; past president, WBCCI Airstream Club, Nebraska unit. Attended Union College in Lincoln, Oak Park Academy, Nevada, Iowa.

Family members: wife, Marian; daughter, son-in-law, JoAnn and Greg Kemist, Woodside, Calif.; sons, daughter-in-law, Richard and Barbara Christensen, Brian Christensen and special family friend, Nancy Daehling, all Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Eric and Jennifer Christensen, Austin, Texas, Drake Christensen, Richardson, Texas, Adam and Micheline Kemist, Redwood City, Calif., Marta Kemist, Los Angeles, Dain, Caity and Reid Christensen, all Lincoln; stepgrandchildren, spouse, Don and Lori Brown, Beverly Hills, Mich., Bonnie and Scott Elliott, Beaverton, Ore.; great-grandchildren, Clay, Harper and Drew Christensen of Austin, Olivia and Hannah Kemist, Redwood City; stepgreat-grandchild, Dylan Brown; brother, Don Christensen, Islip, N.Y.; special nieces, nephews, Orville and Barbara Bailey, Sioux City, Iowa, Zola and Vernon Alger, Hastings, Mich., Marjorie Ostenberg, Eugene, Ore., Carole Paul, Paradise, Calif. Preceded in death by three brothers; five sisters.

Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. The Rev. Don Steiner. Following the service, the family of Joe Christensen invites you to join them in the Roper & Sons reception facility for lunch and a time of sharing. Visitation: until service time. Memorials to University of Nebraska Foundation, Macular Degeneration Research, 8712 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114; or First Presbyterian Church, 840 S. 17th St., Lincoln 68508. Condolences or personal reflections may be left online at www.roperandsons.com.

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Christensen

6 Entries

Rita Rohn

January 25, 2005

Dear Marian and Family,

I worked at Christensen's for 15 years from 1963-1978 so have many memories of Joe and the family. To share a few with you...one was a regular trip to the Corn Popper when we were at 1521 O St. to get Joe's beloved popcorn. He always got the "fluffy ones" as he put it as it was his dollar--these were the top layer, then the rest he shared. We also had a regular pilgrimage each year over to Pershing to enjoy pancakes at the Kiwanis Pancake Feed. Least favored times were tax time which was thought about seriously about April 12 using the old manual adding machine which was his favorite. It ranked right up there with the linotypes! Then when there was a panic in the bindery, we would walk around the table gathering all the sections of Statutes...Marian, JoAnn, and Brian will remember this as we put lots of miles on our feet. The legislative session provided lots of work in those days before the numerous Law Reviews came about. Joe was so remarkable. Who else would have thought tarring the roof at 1521 O St. to pouring the parking lot concrete was just work to be done so he'd do it was a good idea? We are all so fortunate to have known him. My thoughts and sympathy to all of you. Rita Rohn

John & Doris Knerr

January 23, 2005

Dear Marian & Family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was certainly a person that was liked and admired by all that knew him. My father,Alvin Reed, always spoke so highly of him, he was a great friend. Your presence at the Airstream rallies has certainly been missed the last few years. I am so sorry that we will be unable to attend the service. John has had several falls recently and is not able to get around very well at all. You will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John & Doris Knerr

Robert Sejkora

January 23, 2005

I worked at Christensen's Printing during the 70s. Joe was a great boss. I know he will be missed by the family, the staff, the community, and the clients. We want to pass on our condolences to Brian and the rest of the family.

Bob & Barb Sejkora

Kitty Smart

January 22, 2005

Hi Marian and Family,

We have enjoyed knowing Marian and Joe. Joe always had a twinkle in his eye, and a witty remark for everything. The devoted love between them was warming and a joy to see.

Our love and prayers to you and the best of God's blessings.

Dan and Kitty Smart

Julia C. Schroeder

January 21, 2005

Dear Marian and family. Papa Joe will be missed. I don't remember how we came about nicknaming Joe, "Papa Joe" ... but we did. My fondest memory of Joe is when I worked overtime, sitting at the VDT screen in the little operators room, he stick his head in the door and say "faster girls, faster", encouraging us to make those corrections faster! Just a little memory of Joe... I hope it brings a smile to your face.

Sharon Millett

January 21, 2005

I worked at Joe Christensen, Inc. for about 18 months a few years ago. I met Joe there. I admire him for the business he built. Christensen is a very family oriented place and it was a pleasure to work there. I am so saddened by his death. My sympathy goes out to his family.

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