Mark Anthony Christenson, 60, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, of complications from adrenal syndrome. Mark was born March 2, 1957, in Eau Claire, the son of Clifford and Jean (Sattergren) Christenson. He attended schools in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High in 1975. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from UW-River Falls in 1979, majoring in animal science. He first worked at Feed & Seed in Eau Claire and later at Crossroads Ag for 30 years as Feed Mill Operator. Mark was also clerk of Town of Wheaton for 30 years. Mark married Diane Heath on Oct. 25, 1980, at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Together they had four children. Mark was active in the Howard-Wheaton 4-H club both as member and leader, in FFA, in the Moose Lodge, and the Farm Bureau. Mark was an active member of First Lutheran serving on the council in various committees. He and Diane organized the Christmas smorgasbord for many years. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Potato Lake with his family, but he was happiest when he was farming. He started his flock of sheep with 9 animals for a 4-H project when he was 11 years old. At one point he had 400 sheep in his flock. He loved showing his animals at state and county fairs and bringing home the trophies! He is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Tawna (Tim) Sikora; son, Brock (Laura Carolevschi) Christenson; daughter, Darsel (Justin) Shavlik; son, Nathan (Rachel) Christenson; his grandchildren, Blake, Jeffrey, Abigail, Gabrielle, Lilah, and Alex Beth; his parents; brother, Mitch (Roxanne) Christenson; and father-in-law, Herbert Heath; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Mark is preceded in death by sister, Beth Christenson; grandparents, Tillman & Ruth Christenson and Art & Gladys Sattergren; and mother-in-law, Ramona Heath. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018, at Spirit Lutheran Church, 1310 Main St., Eau Claire, with Pastor Jim Ahlquist officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Service Information

Visitation

Friday, February 2 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Spirit Lutheran Church 1310 Main St. Eau Claire WI 54701

Memorial Service

Friday, February 2 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Spirit Lutheran Church 1310 Main St. Eau Claire WI 54701