Wayne Gordon Christiansen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wayne Gordon Christiansen of Virginia, Minnesota, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who passed away on June 23, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Landis Christiansen and Jerdice Christiansen (Casperson). He is survived by: his wife Bernie; his daughters, Jennifer and Elizabeth; his grandchildren, Soren and Laila; his siblings, David, Norman (Marlys), Philip (Alice), Marlys (John) and Daniel (Cindy); his godson Zachary Barnes; and his sister Kate Barnes. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Rock Ridge Public Schools to name a classroom in his memory (Checks made to: Rock Ridge Public Schools Mailed to: Willie Spelts, #RockRidgeRising Coordinator, Rock Ridge Public Schools 1405 Progress Parkway Virginia, MN 55792 or https://alumni.rrps.org); Northern Lights Music Festival, (https://www.northernlightsmusic.org); or First Covenant Church, Virginia, MN missions fund (231 5th St S, Virginia, MN 55792). In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are preferredMemorials are preferred to the donor's choice.