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KJAN RADIO
ATLANTIC, IOWA
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN, 80, of Harlan, died Jan. 10th, in Omaha. A Memorial service for GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, March 24th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN is survived by:
His wife – Judy Christiansen, of Harlan.
His sons – Richard Christiansen, of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen, of Papillion, NE., and Brent (Sara) Christiansen, of Peoria, AZ.
His brother – Monty (Connie) Christiansen, of State College, PA.
7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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Gary H. Christiansen
March 11, 1937 - January 10, 2018
Gary Hans Christiansen, son of Hans C. Christiansen and Thurline H. (Murray) Christiansen, was born at home in Harlan, Iowa, on March 11, 1937. He suddenly passed away in Omaha, NE, on January 10, 2018.
Graduating with the Harlan High School Class of 1955, Gary was very proud to be a Harlannite and to call himself a Harlan Cyclone. Following graduation he worked 37 years for the United States Postal Service at the Harlan Post Office. Serving customers and caring for their needs was a great honor for him every day.
Gary was a life-long member of the Harlan First United Methodist Church.
He was united in marriage to Judy Marie Robertson in the Chapel on June 21, 1968. Over the years he has served his church in various ways including being a member of the Board of Trustees.
Family and community were always a priority in Gary's daily life. He enjoyed supporting his sons and grandchildren in their many activities, throwing out a fishing rod with family members, or sitting down for a day of cheering together for a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game or an Iowa Hawkeyes football game.
He served his community in various ways as a member of the Harlan Jaycees and later the Harlan Lions Club. He was especially proud of being part of the team of Lions Club members who initiated the first football program handed out to fans passing through the gates in 1974, and to see the tradition continue.
Gary was honored to be nominated to serve on the Harlan's Park and Recreation Board. The vision of that committee led to the movement of the baseball field to the present J. J. Jensen complex and the building of the present swimming pool. Becoming involved with city planning on this committee led to his serving eight years on the Harlan City Council, many years on EMA, and twelve years as Harlan's mayor. Through collaborative efforts and a visionary outlook, many things were accomplished in the ensuing years including the relocation of the Senior Center to the newly constructed C. G. Therkildsen Activity Center. Gary always held the Harlan city employees in high esteem as he helped to ensure their safety and the welfare of the citizens of our community.
Gary received many honors and awards throughout his lifetime including those from the Lions Club International Organization, the Harlan Community School District, the Harlan Chamber, and the Harlan City Council. Each and every one was dear to his heart and truly humbled him. The most humbling of all was the naming of Harlan's newest subdivision as the Gary H. Christiansen Addition honoring his many years of service to the community.
Gary in preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons Richard Christiansen of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen of Papillion, NE; Brent (Sara) Christiansen of Peoria, AZ; brother Monty (Connie) Christiansen of State College, PA; grandsons Aaron, Jason, Adam, Joseph, Dennis Jr, and Conlin Christiansen; granddaughter Kendall Christiansen; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Shelby County Community Outreach, Inc., in Gary's honor.
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KJAN RADIO
ATLANTIC, IOWA
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN, 80, of Harlan, died Jan. 10th, in Omaha. A Memorial service for GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, March 24th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN is survived by:
His wife – Judy Christiansen, of Harlan.
His sons – Richard Christiansen, of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen, of Papillion, NE., and Brent (Sara) Christiansen, of Peoria, AZ.
His brother – Monty (Connie) Christiansen, of State College, PA.
7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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Gary H. Christiansen
March 11, 1937 - January 10, 2018
Gary Hans Christiansen, son of Hans C. Christiansen and Thurline H. (Murray) Christiansen, was born at home in Harlan, Iowa, on March 11, 1937. He suddenly passed away in Omaha, NE, on January 10, 2018.
Graduating with the Harlan High School Class of 1955, Gary was very proud to be a Harlannite and to call himself a Harlan Cyclone. Following graduation he worked 37 years for the United States Postal Service at the Harlan Post Office. Serving customers and caring for their needs was a great honor for him every day.
Gary was a life-long member of the Harlan First United Methodist Church.
He was united in marriage to Judy Marie Robertson in the Chapel on June 21, 1968. Over the years he has served his church in various ways including being a member of the Board of Trustees.
Family and community were always a priority in Gary's daily life. He enjoyed supporting his sons and grandchildren in their many activities, throwing out a fishing rod with family members, or sitting down for a day of cheering together for a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game or an Iowa Hawkeyes football game.
He served his community in various ways as a member of the Harlan Jaycees and later the Harlan Lions Club. He was especially proud of being part of the team of Lions Club members who initiated the first football program handed out to fans passing through the gates in 1974, and to see the tradition continue.
Gary was honored to be nominated to serve on the Harlan's Park and Recreation Board. The vision of that committee led to the movement of the baseball field to the present J. J. Jensen complex and the building of the present swimming pool. Becoming involved with city planning on this committee led to his serving eight years on the Harlan City Council, many years on EMA, and twelve years as Harlan's mayor. Through collaborative efforts and a visionary outlook, many things were accomplished in the ensuing years including the relocation of the Senior Center to the newly constructed C. G. Therkildsen Activity Center. Gary always held the Harlan city employees in high esteem as he helped to ensure their safety and the welfare of the citizens of our community.
Gary received many honors and awards throughout his lifetime including those from the Lions Club International Organization, the Harlan Community School District, the Harlan Chamber, and the Harlan City Council. Each and every one was dear to his heart and truly humbled him. The most humbling of all was the naming of Harlan's newest subdivision as the Gary H. Christiansen Addition honoring his many years of service to the community.
Gary in preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons Richard Christiansen of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen of Papillion, NE; Brent (Sara) Christiansen of Peoria, AZ; brother Monty (Connie) Christiansen of State College, PA; grandsons Aaron, Jason, Adam, Joseph, Dennis Jr, and Conlin Christiansen; granddaughter Kendall Christiansen; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Shelby County Community Outreach, Inc., in Gary's honor.
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KJAN RADIO
ATLANTIC, IOWA
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN, 80, of Harlan, died Jan. 10th, in Omaha. A Memorial service for GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, March 24th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN is survived by:
His wife – Judy Christiansen, of Harlan.
His sons – Richard Christiansen, of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen, of Papillion, NE., and Brent (Sara) Christiansen, of Peoria, AZ.
His brother – Monty (Connie) Christiansen, of State College, PA.
7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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Gary H. Christiansen
March 11, 1937 - January 10, 2018
Gary Hans Christiansen, son of Hans C. Christiansen and Thurline H. (Murray) Christiansen, was born at home in Harlan, Iowa, on March 11, 1937. He suddenly passed away in Omaha, NE, on January 10, 2018.
Graduating with the Harlan High School Class of 1955, Gary was very proud to be a Harlannite and to call himself a Harlan Cyclone. Following graduation he worked 37 years for the United States Postal Service at the Harlan Post Office. Serving customers and caring for their needs was a great honor for him every day.
Gary was a life-long member of the Harlan First United Methodist Church.
He was united in marriage to Judy Marie Robertson in the Chapel on June 21, 1968. Over the years he has served his church in various ways including being a member of the Board of Trustees.
Family and community were always a priority in Gary's daily life. He enjoyed supporting his sons and grandchildren in their many activities, throwing out a fishing rod with family members, or sitting down for a day of cheering together for a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game or an Iowa Hawkeyes football game.
He served his community in various ways as a member of the Harlan Jaycees and later the Harlan Lions Club. He was especially proud of being part of the team of Lions Club members who initiated the first football program handed out to fans passing through the gates in 1974, and to see the tradition continue.
Gary was honored to be nominated to serve on the Harlan's Park and Recreation Board. The vision of that committee led to the movement of the baseball field to the present J. J. Jensen complex and the building of the present swimming pool. Becoming involved with city planning on this committee led to his serving eight years on the Harlan City Council, many years on EMA, and twelve years as Harlan's mayor. Through collaborative efforts and a visionary outlook, many things were accomplished in the ensuing years including the relocation of the Senior Center to the newly constructed C. G. Therkildsen Activity Center. Gary always held the Harlan city employees in high esteem as he helped to ensure their safety and the welfare of the citizens of our community.
Gary received many honors and awards throughout his lifetime including those from the Lions Club International Organization, the Harlan Community School District, the Harlan Chamber, and the Harlan City Council. Each and every one was dear to his heart and truly humbled him. The most humbling of all was the naming of Harlan's newest subdivision as the Gary H. Christiansen Addition honoring his many years of service to the community.
Gary in preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons Richard Christiansen of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen of Papillion, NE; Brent (Sara) Christiansen of Peoria, AZ; brother Monty (Connie) Christiansen of State College, PA; grandsons Aaron, Jason, Adam, Joseph, Dennis Jr, and Conlin Christiansen; granddaughter Kendall Christiansen; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Shelby County Community Outreach, Inc., in Gary's honor.
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KJAN RADIO
ATLANTIC, IOWA
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN, 80, of Harlan, died Jan. 10th, in Omaha. A Memorial service for GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, March 24th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
GARY HANS CHRISTIANSEN is survived by:
His wife – Judy Christiansen, of Harlan.
His sons – Richard Christiansen, of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen, of Papillion, NE., and Brent (Sara) Christiansen, of Peoria, AZ.
His brother – Monty (Connie) Christiansen, of State College, PA.
7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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Gary H. Christiansen
March 11, 1937 - January 10, 2018
Gary Hans Christiansen, son of Hans C. Christiansen and Thurline H. (Murray) Christiansen, was born at home in Harlan, Iowa, on March 11, 1937. He suddenly passed away in Omaha, NE, on January 10, 2018.
Graduating with the Harlan High School Class of 1955, Gary was very proud to be a Harlannite and to call himself a Harlan Cyclone. Following graduation he worked 37 years for the United States Postal Service at the Harlan Post Office. Serving customers and caring for their needs was a great honor for him every day.
Gary was a life-long member of the Harlan First United Methodist Church.
He was united in marriage to Judy Marie Robertson in the Chapel on June 21, 1968. Over the years he has served his church in various ways including being a member of the Board of Trustees.
Family and community were always a priority in Gary's daily life. He enjoyed supporting his sons and grandchildren in their many activities, throwing out a fishing rod with family members, or sitting down for a day of cheering together for a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game or an Iowa Hawkeyes football game.
He served his community in various ways as a member of the Harlan Jaycees and later the Harlan Lions Club. He was especially proud of being part of the team of Lions Club members who initiated the first football program handed out to fans passing through the gates in 1974, and to see the tradition continue.
Gary was honored to be nominated to serve on the Harlan's Park and Recreation Board. The vision of that committee led to the movement of the baseball field to the present J. J. Jensen complex and the building of the present swimming pool. Becoming involved with city planning on this committee led to his serving eight years on the Harlan City Council, many years on EMA, and twelve years as Harlan's mayor. Through collaborative efforts and a visionary outlook, many things were accomplished in the ensuing years including the relocation of the Senior Center to the newly constructed C. G. Therkildsen Activity Center. Gary always held the Harlan city employees in high esteem as he helped to ensure their safety and the welfare of the citizens of our community.
Gary received many honors and awards throughout his lifetime including those from the Lions Club International Organization, the Harlan Community School District, the Harlan Chamber, and the Harlan City Council. Each and every one was dear to his heart and truly humbled him. The most humbling of all was the naming of Harlan's newest subdivision as the Gary H. Christiansen Addition honoring his many years of service to the community.
Gary in preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons Richard Christiansen of Temecula, CA; Dennis Christiansen of Papillion, NE; Brent (Sara) Christiansen of Peoria, AZ; brother Monty (Connie) Christiansen of State College, PA; grandsons Aaron, Jason, Adam, Joseph, Dennis Jr, and Conlin Christiansen; granddaughter Kendall Christiansen; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Shelby County Community Outreach, Inc., in Gary's honor.
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