Lawrence C. Chrestiansen, 1918-2005

CHRESTIANSEN

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/27/2009 at 18:56:48

Lawrence Clifford Chrestiansen, the son of Albert and Mathilda (Tunderum) Chrestiansen, was born March 2, 1918, west of Graettinger, Iowa. He passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005 at home in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 87.

He went to country school until the 8th grade. Lawrence helped on the home farm, neighboring farms and started a plumbing business of his own.

On May 17, 1950, Lawrence was united in marriage to Marian Patricia Evans at the First Lutheran Church in Estherville. Following their marriage, Lawrence continued with his plumbing and later started an appliance business. They then bought Chrestiansen Acre's where he laid out the lots, and he and Marian built thirteen homes. Lawrence continued to do his plumbing until his early 70's when he retired. Marian passed away October 17,1990.

Lawrence enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. He would always have a jigsaw puzzle out and when his grandchildren would come over, they would help him put it together. Lawrence always had time to visit and laugh with family and friends.

Left to cherish Lawrence's memory are his children, Wayne Chrestiansen and his wife, Sheryl and their sons, Justine and Jay of Estherville; Jeff Chrestiansen and his wife, Tammy and their son, Cody; Julie Trebcsh and her husband, of Harris, Iowa; and Julie's son, Travis Ehrig and daughter, Mariah; his sisters, Mildred Chrestiansen of Estherville; Alice Gwinner of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Julia Lehner and her husband, James of Dacula, Georgia; brothers, Melvin Chrestiansen and his wife, Joyce of Temple, Texas; Floyd Chrestiansen and his wife, Rhonda of Estherville; and many nieces and nephews.

He has been preceded in death by his wife, Marian; infant daughter, Ruth Elaine; one infant grandson, Daniel; his parents; and four siblings.