Florence (Lehman) Christiansen

The funeral service for Florence Christiansen, a resident of Humphrey Manor in Wadena, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Wadena, with Pastor Stephen Meltzer officiating. Friends may call on Monday at the Johnson-Schuller Chapel in Wadena, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. At the age of 100, Florence passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. Florence Josephine Tell was born October 14, 1914 at the farm home of her parents Hjalmer and May Tell in Eagle Bend, MN. She attended Wykeham Country School through the eighth grade. On November 14, 1937, she was united in marriage with William Robert Lehman in the Trinity Lutheran church parsonage in Eagle Bend. They farmed their entire married life on their farm northwest of Eagle Bend until retiring into their home in Wadena in 1974, where Bill passed away in June of 1980. Florence later married Lawrence Christiansen on November 16, 1985 in the small church located on the Schroeder farm south of Eagle Bend. This church was later moved to Nelson's Park in Eagle Bend. Lawrence and Florence resided in Wadena, where Lawrence passed away in April of 2006. Florence loved to be out of doors. She related many stories of helping her parents on the farm and was an active partner in the fields and barns with Bill. She was a catcher with the local "Atom Smashers" Softball team in her younger married life. She was an avid fisherwoman who loved to catch "sunnies" and would willingly help clean them, too. Bowling was another favorite activity at the Eagle Bend and Wadena lanes until a knee injury put an end to that activity. Florence lived at Humphrey Manor for 15years. She loved the socialization of the morning coffee group, the noon meals and the card playing gatherings. She was an avid reader. For her age of 100 years and 10 months, she was blessed with an excellent memory and loved to relate stories of her experiences from the many years gone by. Florence is survived by her son Larry (Kaia) Lehman of Kenyon, MN; grandchildren Liselle (Derek) Johnson of Cannon Falls, MN and Kirstin Lehman of Red Wing, MN; grandchildren, Adam and Lauren Johnson; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clarence and Lawrence; sisters, Helen and Emma; and niece Lois (Fox) Bratt. Arrangements are with the Schuller Family Funeral Homes’ Johnson-Schuller Chapel, Wadena, MN. (www.SchullerFamilyFH.com)

Florence (Lehman) Christiansen

October 14, 1914 - August 25, 2015