Robert “Bob” “Chris” F. Christensen, 88, Marion, passed away at 12:33 am on Friday, July 30, 2021, in his home. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois, on Saturday, June 3, 1933, to Fredrick and Dorothy (Heaven) Christensen. On January 29, 1966, he married Wilma Peirce, and she preceded him in death.
Bob graduated from Waukegan High School. He served ten years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged due to being injured in combat. He was a lifetime member and past State Commander of DAV. He liked to fish and was the kind of man who liked to stay alone. He didn’t like crowds.
Survivors include his children, Marie (Kenneth) Kovar of IL, Rodney Hale of Bloomington, John (Irene) Hale of Marion, Kimberly Slagle of Marion, Jo Ellen (Ed) Dickens of Marion, and Patrick (Kendra) McGlothin of Andrews; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; sons, Robert “Bobby” Christensen and David Hale; brother, Fredrick “Butch” Christensen; and sister, Betty Comerford.
Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to D.A.V. Bldg. 14, Rm.135, 1700 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953.
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