Obituary for Buell Christensen

Buell Christensen, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died at the Hospice House of Mercy, Monday, September 12, 2011, after a third and final battle with cancer. Buell''s final wishes were cremation and his remains to be taken to his beloved hometown of Minnewaukan, ND. A graveside service will be held in Minnewaukan at a date yet to be determined. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements. Buell is survived by his children, Dawn Petersen of Cedar Rapids and Curtis (Kathy) Christensen of Lincoln, NE, and Buell Christensen Jr. of Mt. Vernon; granddaughters, Kelley, Casey and Chloe Christensen; a sister, Ardys Schmid of Minnewaukan, North Dakota and a brother, Dean Christensen of Dickenson, North Dakota; and sister-in-law, Gwen Christensen of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donna, and a brother, Gary. Buell was born April 4, 1940 in Devil''s Lake, North Dakota to Murphy and Esther Christensen. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1960 and was employed by Rockwell Collins for 35 years, retiring in 1995. He married Donna Zaerr on August 29, 1987. She died August 31, 1999. Buell loved nothing more than to be boating and fishing. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. Memorials may be directed to Dawn Petersen, 4113 Lark Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.