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Kenneth M. "Chris" Christensen
1938 - 2024
BORN
1938
DIED
2024
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Kenneth Christensen Obituary
Quaker Hill - Kenneth M. Christensen, age 85, of Quaker Hill, passed away peacefully at Backus Hospital Jan. 16, 2024. Kenneth "Chris" was born May 21,1938, in New London, Wis. to the late Maurice and Grace (Malliet) Christensen.
He was a high school graduate.
Kenneth proudly served in the Coast Guard until 1960, and received honors for saving the life of a fellow cadet. He met and married his loving wife Beverly DeMarco in New London, in 1959. Kenneth retired from Pfizer in 1996, after 28 years with the company. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and Boston Red Sox and rarely missed a game.
He will be dearly missed by his surviving wife Beverly; daughter Linda Kane; son Kenneth J. Christensen; Sam Cerezo; and grandchildren, Catherine and Mason Kane; sisters, Teri Miller (and Tom) and Verona Hartwig (and Leonard); as well as family members: Darell "Butch" Malliet (and Susan), Joan Christensen, Earline Christensen, Lorraine Basilica and Joan Falconi; and many nieces and nephews who fondly referred to him as "Uncle Chris." Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Grace; and brothers, Leroy and Keith Christensen; sister Bonnie Snitselaar; and son-in-law Thomas Kane.
Services will be private.
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Ren
January 23, 2024
Enjoyed working with him. He was a great soul.
Annette (Janey) Provost
January 22, 2024
Truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Chris, will be greatly missed.
Rich Buzon
January 22, 2024
Your dad was a nice man who always had something good to say. A real pleasure to work with.
Gina debona Carter
January 22, 2024
Lorraine basilica so sorry for your loss
Andrew Parrella
January 21, 2024
To the Christensen family-
Sorry for your loss and your time of sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Durrell Malliet
January 20, 2024
Ken, I loved you like a brother since we were kids growing up. I miss you but have memories of good times. To Ken's wonderful wife Bev and children, I am sorry for your loss. Ken's uncle, Durrell (Butch) Malliet
Wendy Sue (Miller) Johnson
January 19, 2024
We only got to see uncle Ken about once a year as kids and much less often as adults, but he was such a big, welcoming, personality that he made you feel seen and loved no matter how long it had been.
Scott Brailey
January 19, 2024
My deepest condolences to Kenny´s family. He was a great person to work with.
Chris Orlando
January 19, 2024
My condolences to the Christensen family i worked with Kenny for many years he was a great guy may he R.I.P .
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