- Date Of Birth: March 23, 1943
- Date Of Death: January 26, 2022
- State: Illinois
David R. Christians, Sr., age 78, of Shannon, IL passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1943, in Freeport, IL to the late John and Johanna (Frey) Christians.
David was a 1961 graduate of Shannon High School. He attended Harmony United Methodist Church in Freeport. He was a longtime member of the Shannon Lions club and recently received the International Lions Club Award. He served as the Shannon Homecoming Parade Marshal and was very active in the Pumpkin sales, he would plant, grow and pick pumpkins every year with the help of his family. David was very active in the Shannon Community and loved giving back. As a family, they participated in Relay for Life. He had worked as a farmer and chemical technician for many years, retiring from CPS in Lanark, now known as Nutrien. He also owned Dave’s Spraying. He was an avid Euchre player and enjoyed slow-pitch softball, bowling, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
He is survived by his son, David Chrisitans, Jr. of Freeport; his daughters, Ann (Terry) Robertson of Freeport, Stephanie (Steve Pirrello) Maves of Freeport, Toni (Herman) Koester of Orangeville, Fonda (Michael) Masunas of Freeport and BilliJo (Robert Salins) Christians of Shannon; his grandchildren, Lakin, Jacob, Heidi (Joey), Jamie (Lamarr), Ryan (Rayshelle), Steven Jr., Ryker, Miranda, Adam, Tabitha, Kaylie, Tatum, Levi, and Alex; his great-grandchildren, Hayden, Bailey, Gavin, and Ashton; his brothers, Donald (Rita) Christians of Rockford and William (Letti) Christians of Freeport; his sisters, Carol (Henry) Zwicker of Meridian, ID and Joan Christians of Meridian, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents.
