Dwayne David "Chris" Christensen
Dwayne David "Chris" Christensen
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Dwayne was born on March 29, 1937 to David and Lizzie (Hahn) Christensen in Sturgis, Michigan. He graduated from Lansing Sexton high School, class of 55. He married the love of his life, Nancy Paine, on November 12, 1955.
During his life, Dwayne served in the United States Army 2 years then worked for Coca-Cola for 22 years, then worked for Leon s for 18 years. He enjoyed working, traveling, playing poker, going to deer camp in Luther, Michigan and going on fishing trips in Canada. He was a high school wrestling city champion as well as an MSU fan all his life.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Nancy; children Pamela (Carl) Pitchford, Mark (Mary) Christensen, Lisa (Ray Heinlen) Christensen; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren with 1 on the way.
He was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Melanie; sister, Georgia; and grandson, Nicholas Christensen.
Per Dwayne s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at Jesus Church, 11733 Old U.S. 27, Dewitt, MI 48820, on August 22 at 4pm.
For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home, St. Johns at 989-224-4422.
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Robert Florian
August 11, 2022
I am so sorry to read the passing of Dwayane, R.I.P. Chris I will always remember.
Chris was a very special person, I loved talking to him. He was always so nice to everyone and everyone loved him too. He will always be one of our Coca Cola guys. R. I. P. Chris. Love
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Nancy Hahn
August 9, 2022
So sorry to here of Dwayne's passing.
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