Obituary: Christen Oliver Christensen

Christen loved Petersburg and always called it home even when living in other parts of the world. He began his career at age 11, fishing with his dad Chris Sr. and Walter Hofstad on Walt's boat, the 'R & H'.

He was fanatical about sports, and played basketball for the Petersburg Vikings

during high school, jersey number 42. He was a proud fan of the Seattle Sonics, Mariners, Huskies and Seahawks.

In his 50's Christen fulfilled a life-long aspiration and joined the Merchant Marines. He spent over ten years as an AB sailor on ships traveling the world. Southeast Asia and Japan were favorite ports of call.

Christen was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and lost his fight with that cruel illness August 22, 2025.

He is survived by his two children, Sarah and Chris (Fax) Christensen, the mother of his children Susan, sisters Anna, Mary and Mali, brothers Lorrie, Charlie and Lars, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Chris's family will have a memorial service October 28, 2025, at Petersburg Lutheran Church.

All are welcome.