- Date Of Birth: April 6, 1937
- Date Of Death: October 25, 2019
- State: Iowa
Thomas Lee Christensen, 82, of Spirit Lake, IA passed away at his home on Friday, October 25, 2019. Thomas was born, raised, and lived out his final days on the shores of Lake Okoboji. Thomas was born on April 6, 1937, in Arnolds Park to Thomas and Esther (Glover) Christensen. He graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1955.
After graduation, he served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany. After returning home, he spent his career as a carpenter, mason, and contractor serving the lakes area. In his free time, Thomas enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all “lake life”. He was a creative man, a storyteller, and had a deep respect for the natural world.
He is survived by his 4 children, Tory (Carrie) Christensen of St. Paul, MN; Timothy Christensen of Albert Lea, MN; Marlene Skeete of Nuremberg, Germany; and Barbara Garcia of Miami, FL; Stepchildren Kirk Nelson, Jackie Armstrong, and Dawn Erickson; grandchildren Cash Thomas, Anna Marie, Tiffany, and Christopher; sister Judy Crosby of Arkansas and Jane Brown of Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dorothy.
