1932
Rev.
2011
Rev. Roger F. Christianson
July 5, 1932 — March 19, 2011
Rev. Roger F. Christianson, age 78, of Moline, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Riverside United Methodist Church, 712-16th Street, Moline. Visitation is from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary& Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Per Roger's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Family inurnment will be held at a later date at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Riverside United Methodist Church or Preacher's Aid Society & Benefit Fund.
Roger was born July 5, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Arthur and Sophie Frances Tomala Christianson. He married Karen Erlandson on June 11, 1960 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Galesburg, IL.
Roger was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Garrett Seminary, during his time at the University he was called in to service in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Rev. Christianson was a long-time United Methodist Pastor serving churches in East Peoria, Carrollton, Colona, Springfield, Cambridge, Good Hope, Bloomington, Beardstown and Milford. As a retired pastor he became the visitation pastor at Riverside United Methodist Church. His focus was his family, his ministry and music. Some of Roger's accomplishments include: United Methodist Pastor of congregations in Central Illinois 1961-95, Central Illinois Conference is now "Illinois Great Rivers Conference" Other church positions served periodically through the years: Chairman, Conference Leadership Development Committee; Counselor and then director of a number of church youth camps; member, Conference Board of Hospitals and Homes; Vice-Chairman, Conference Board of Higher Education; Member, District Locations Committee; various offices with local ministers' alliances. He was a member of the Moline American Legion Post #246, the Rotary, the Lion's Club and also the Kiwanis.
SURVIVORS
Wife Karen Moline
Children Anne (Surin) Mitruka Rancho Mirage, CA
John (Pat) Christianson Edinboro, PA
Grandchildren John Wesley & Danielle Marie
Step grandchildren Quinn, Morgan, Aidan, Nolan, Kelly & Samantha
Siblings Richard A. (Jean) Christianson
Ronald L. (Anita) Christianson
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be expressed to Roger's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Riverside United Methodist Church, 712-16th Street, Moline. Visitation is from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary& Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Per Roger's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Family inurnment will be held at a later date at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Riverside United Methodist Church or Preacher's Aid Society & Benefit Fund.
Roger was born July 5, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Arthur and Sophie Frances Tomala Christianson. He married Karen Erlandson on June 11, 1960 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Galesburg, IL.
Roger was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Garrett Seminary, during his time at the University he was called in to service in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Rev. Christianson was a long-time United Methodist Pastor serving churches in East Peoria, Carrollton, Colona, Springfield, Cambridge, Good Hope, Bloomington, Beardstown and Milford. As a retired pastor he became the visitation pastor at Riverside United Methodist Church. His focus was his family, his ministry and music. Some of Roger's accomplishments include: United Methodist Pastor of congregations in Central Illinois 1961-95, Central Illinois Conference is now "Illinois Great Rivers Conference" Other church positions served periodically through the years: Chairman, Conference Leadership Development Committee; Counselor and then director of a number of church youth camps; member, Conference Board of Hospitals and Homes; Vice-Chairman, Conference Board of Higher Education; Member, District Locations Committee; various offices with local ministers' alliances. He was a member of the Moline American Legion Post #246, the Rotary, the Lion's Club and also the Kiwanis.
SURVIVORS
Wife Karen Moline
Children Anne (Surin) Mitruka Rancho Mirage, CA
John (Pat) Christianson Edinboro, PA
Grandchildren John Wesley & Danielle Marie
Step grandchildren Quinn, Morgan, Aidan, Nolan, Kelly & Samantha
Siblings Richard A. (Jean) Christianson
Ronald L. (Anita) Christianson
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be expressed to Roger's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:00am, Riverside United Methodist Church
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