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Dr. Christian was born August 17, 1919 in Vienna, Austria, the son of Karoline and Konrad Christian. Dr. Christian immigrated to the United States in 1953 and became a citizen in 1961. He was an engineer and manager for the US Army, GE and ITT. He pioneered the use of digital computers for networking design and taught for many years at NC State University. Dr. Christian was preceded in death by his first wife Liselotte.
He is survived by his 2nd wife Edith; by nine children; and 21 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday evening April 30 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Glenwood Ave., Raleigh to pray the Rosary from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a visitation to follow until 9:00 p.m. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Holy Redeemer Church on North White St. in Wake Forest. Father Kenneth Novak will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Saint Mary's Academy and College, P.O. Box 159 Saint Mary's, KS 66536.
The Christian family is being served by Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612.
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Vicki
March 7, 2023
This will come very late but I just found this regarding the death of Dr. Christian. I am sorry for your loss and I am sure he will be greatly missed. I read Dr. Christian's letter years ago about his witnessing of the Unknown Light of January 25, 1938. It was of great interest to me and I shared it with my family and friends. Dr. Christian seemed to me to be a devout Catholic and I pray that he is resting in peace in God's loving care. In Heaven we will meet.
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