Douglas Charles Christensen
Born: March 5th, 1957
Died: January 5th, 2011
Obituary
Mr. Douglas Charles Christensen, 53, of Mediapolis, died at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Geat River Medical Center. Born March 5, 1957, in Burlington, he was the son of Ralph Charles and Patricia Ann Gabriel Christensen. In 1975, he married Patty Fletcher. They later divorced. Mr. Christensen was a 1975 graduate of Burlington High School. He was a FEDEX Courier for 29 years. He was a member of Abate District 18 and Burlington Steamboat Days Committee. He enjoyed riding his Harley, yard work, grilling out, drag racing, fixing cars, NASCAR races, and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Survivors include his fiancee, Lori Delgado of Mediapolis; six daughters, Sara (Jami Martin) Christensen of West Burlington, Jill (Pete Miller) Christensen of Oquawka, Illinois, Molly Christensen of Mediapolis, Krista Christensen of West Burlington, Emily Christensen of Iowa City, and Shelby Delgado of Mediapolis; one son, Nocona Delgado of Mediapolis; six grandchildren; one brother, Daniel (Yolanda Huff) Christensen of California, Maryland; and nieces and nephews. His parents and sister, Lucinda Ann Christensen Howard preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 10th, in Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service for Mr. Christensen will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th, in Lunning Chapel. Deacon Robert Gengenbacher will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for his grandchildren.