randchild; a friend, Raynine Mitchell of Washington; a brother, Jerry (Arlene) Christensen of Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Thelma (Rusty) Meyering and Sharon Uken both of Iowa; and daughter-in-law, Shelia Lindstrom of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Elaine. A funeral service will be held in Emmetsburg, Iowa on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Friday, July 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmesburg, Iowa. More information can be found at www.martinmatticefuneralhome.com/obituary/ronald-christensen