A funeral will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 for 83-year-old David Leroy Christisen of Davenport, Iowa who passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born April 17, 1938 in Perry County, the son of Ludwig William Christisen and Evelyn Mary (Schremp) Christisen Schubert, who both preceded him in death.
David married Nancy Clark on April 23, 1966 in Moline, Illinois. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Duane and Stacey Christisen of Davenport, Iowa, a daughter and son-in-law: Cindy and Dale Fleenor of Ekron, Kentucky; three brothers: Theodore “Teddy” Christisen (Patsy Hecht) of Jackson, Roy (Shirley) Christisen of Minnith and Allen (Renee) Christisen of Perryville; four sisters: Patricia (Rod) Torbert of Perryville, Donna Mahnken of Perryville, Loretta Wood of Perryville and Judy (Bob) Fry of Tampa, Florida; two sisters-in-law: Anna Mae Christisen and Pat Christisen; six grandchildren: Alyssa, Monica, Tony, David, Hailey, Hannah and several great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Jane Leanne; five brothers: Merlin, Robert, Larry, Kenneth and Ronald Christisen; three sisters: Carolyn Grindstaff, Terrie Favier and Norma Schumer; a brother-in-law: Neal Mahnken and a sister-in-law: Linda Christisen.
David proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 25th Infantry during the Vietnam War.
He retired after 31 years from John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois where he was employed as a welder.
He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Blue Grass, Iowa.
David was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish for just about anything.
David also enjoyed reading, and watching boxing, Nascar and hunting shows.
He loved to work outdoors doing gardening and making sure he had the nicest lawn on the block.
But most of all he was a generous caregiver to his late wife Nancy for over 53 years.
He will always be remembered for an honest answer and a hand shake to close any conversation always making you feel present.
Visitation will be 4-7p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021 and 9-11 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Sereno, Missouri at 172 PCR 920 Perryville, Missouri 63775.
A funeral for 83-year-old David Leroy Christisen of Davenport, Iowa will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Geders C.M. will officiate.
Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville with military honors provided by VFW Post No. 4282 and the Delta Team.
Memorials may be made to the VFW in Perryville.
Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements and Runge Funeral Home in Davenport, Iowa assisted.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com