Roger W. Christenson

Roger W. Christenson obituary, Formerly of Lakeland, MN

Roger W. Christenson

Upcoming Events

Mar

28

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater

2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, MN 55082

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Mar

28

Memorial service

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater

2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, MN 55082

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Roger Christenson Obituary

Visit the Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services - Stillwater/East Metro website to view the full obituary.

Age 96, longtime resident of Lakeland, passed away January 11, 2026.

Former longtime employee of Northwest Airlines and member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. 

Preceded in death by wife, Marjory; sisters Lucille Blickenderfer and Shirley Lindberg, brother Edgar, and twin brother Russell.

Roger is survived by children, Kim (Jean), Leslie (Larry) Stenstad and David (Jilene); grandchildren, Jesse, Justin, Ashley, Nicole, Zach, Jack and Cecelia; great-grandchildren, Owen, Arlo, Otto, Camden and Avery; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. 

Memorial service Saturday, March 28, 1:30 pm at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private interment Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeland. 

Refreshments will be served after the service.

Memorials preferred to Dementia Society of America.

Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services - Stillwater/East Metro

2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater, MN 55082

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Upcoming Events

Mar

28

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater

2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, MN 55082

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Mar

28

Memorial service

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater

2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, MN 55082

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.