Oliver Earl Christensen

Retired farmer served in WWII
Oliver Earl “Chris” Christensen, 94, of Washington, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 22, 2013.
He was born June 26, 1919, in Washington, Neb., a son of George Martin and Annie Mary Pate Christensen.
Mr. Christensen served in the Coast Guard in World War II, as a chief gunner’s mate.
He was a farmer, retiring in 1989, and an over-the-road trucker for Owen-Illinois.
Mr. Christensen was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He also was a member of American Legion Post 175, Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arms Club and Independent Political Club.
On December 10, 1942, in St. Augustine, Fla., he married Mary Eleanore Hazlett, who died November 9, 1995.
Surviving are a son, James (Mary) Martin Christensen of Spring Lake Park, Minn.; a daughter, Renee (Lawrence) Mezza of Jamesville, N.Y.; a sister, Ruby Chapman of Blair, Neb.; three grandchildren, Jill (Bryan) Christensen Downey of Denver, Colo., Michelle (Jesse) Blackhurst Leichty of Eighty Four and Kelly (Jeff) LaFrance; and four great-grandchildren, Emma, Blake, Chase and Drew Leichty.
Deceased are three brothers, Hank, William and Howard Christensen; and two sisters, Mabel Nelson and Hazel Gregerson.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 28. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, 168 Park Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.