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Keith D. Christensen, 65 of Kief, North Dakota formerly of Stanchfield, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Keith Douglas Christensen was born October 11, 1956 in Cambridge, Minnesota. Son of Rueben and Margaret (Erickson) Christensen. He grew up and attended country school near Braham and graduated from Braham High School in 1975. Keith’s passion was working the land and he started farming from an early age on his family farm located in Maple Ridge. He and his father farmed together until his Dad’s retirement, when Keith then took over. He was a licensed/bonded grain dealer and truck driver. He met many wonderful people along the way trucking and even saved lives on some of his many adventures. Keith loved spending time in his shop and never shied away from a project big or small. Even when it meant making something from next to nothing. He was a mentor/father figure to many. For Keith, actions spoke louder than words. He wasn’t afraid to put himself in harms way for what was right.
In 2003, Keith moved to North Dakota and spent the next almost 20 years living out his passion along side his son, Brent, in the field and shop. He loved animals and his best friends were 4 legged. He loved riding his horses, and motorcycle. He enjoyed target shooting and loved to learn about history, whether it was local, Indian, family history or just history in general.
Keith is survived by his son, Brent (Kassandra) Christensen with grandchild due in September, Kief; step-son, Dustin (Amanda and 3 grandchildren) Stanowski, Mitchell, SD; second mother, Iris Christensen, Braham, MN; brother, David (Marion) Christensen, St. Cloud, MN; brother-in-law, Ron (Eileen) Allen, Indianapolis, IN; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Diane Allen. Keith was welcomed into heaven by his special friend Cole Messer.
Services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11 am at Maple Ridge Free Church in MN (801 401st Ave, NW, Stanchfield, MN 55080). Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home, Drake, North Dakota.
“If you run your life with what your heart says, your head can rest easy” -KC
Keith Holzer
April 7, 2022
It was always a pleasure to see Keith come through the door. He was soft spoken and willing to share his current projects and many of his motorcycle riding experiences. He will be mised.
Kelly Jaskowiak
April 1, 2022
Brent & Kassandra, So sorry for your loss. Keith was a kind, gentle soul who was fun to sit and visit with about anything. My prayers are with family as you say your good byes. May he rest in peace in God's arms.
Randy Jensen
March 26, 2022
I never got the chance to meet Keith as I just met Brent and Kassandra couple months ago after my son passed away who was a very good friend of theirs. I can only imagine how amazing Keith was from what I have read and what I have seen in Bent after visiting with him at my sons funeral and also on the phone. My heart goes out to both of you and always know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always
Deborah Juhl
March 25, 2022
Brent & kassandra, my heart is so sad and heavy with the loss of your father and father-in-law. Keith was a loving and very caring man. He held a special place in my heart. May God bless you and the family with love, peace, and co.fort. It is just so hard to grasp that he has passed away. Hold onto those treasured and precious memories. He loved you so much. I am sending my love and condolences. With sympathy, Debbie (Moseanko) Juhl
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Lonnie Eichele
March 25, 2022
So sorry to hear. I enjoyed Keith and had hoped to spend some time after my retirement. We just never know. Prayers for Brent and family.
Theresa Anderson
March 25, 2022
Wonderful person will be missed RIP till we meet again. Prayers for the family
Kurt Weninger
March 25, 2022
What a great man! Great vision on what the future holds for all of us. When I think of Keith a part from the movie Lonesome Dove comes to mind. The part were Captain Call buries his friend Josh Deets. He carved on his grave marker this quote. “Cheerful in all weathers, never shirked at task. Splendid behavior". This quote means a lot to me in the memory of Keith.
Bill Campbell
March 25, 2022
Whenever I got the chance to be around Keith there was always a certain peace that I could always recognize. Certainly a salt of the type of guy.
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