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Dean Christenson Obituary

Dean L. Christenson Sr. LAPORTE, IN - Dean L. Christenson Sr., age 66 of LaPorte, Indiana passed away on Thursday October 12, 2017. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 40 years, Faye; loving children: Bridgitte (Roy) Marganti, Lisa (Alan) Buckmaster, Dean (Amy) Christenson Jr., Tara (Randy) Slavin; his cherished eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren; parents Milford and Margaret Christenson, and by his sister, Dana (Dennis) Long. Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents Warner and Freida Christenson and George and Viola Mosney. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 18, 2017 at 10:00a.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Ken Puent officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 2-8:00p.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith, IN. Dean was the owner of Christenson Chevrolet in Highland. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching NASCAR, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com

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Published by The Times from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2017.

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Larry and Laura Mazur

October 18, 2017

Our sympathy and prayers for Faye, Dean and the entire family. Dean and Tara was inspiring for us in so many ways. We all have lost a most important person in Dean and good friend who leaves us with great memories and an awesome legacy.
Rest in Peace Dean

Kevin O'Keefe

October 17, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the Christenson family at this time. Dean was a great man and he will certainly be missed.

friends at dyer auto auction

October 17, 2017

so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.

M and D Auto Dealer Supply

October 17, 2017

We were saddened to hear about the recent loss of Dean. He was a very nice client of ours and we always enjoyed working with him. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our companies hearts and prayers are with the family and friends at this difficult time.

Bob and Judy Spevak

October 17, 2017

Our sympathy and prayers for Faye, Dean and the girls. We've lost another good man, I've lost an important person, teacher, friend in my life and career..

susan @bryan west

October 16, 2017

we well miss you dean and you were a good man now you are at peace

David Sikkenga

October 16, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss. Dean will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

David Christenson

October 15, 2017

Dean was always a good guy

October 15, 2017

Our most sincere condolences on your loss. Dave and Delayne Krol

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