Gary Lee Christopherson

CHRISTOPHERSON, GARY LEE

Gary Lee Christopherson, age 60, of Appleton, passed peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Gary was born on February 15, 1949, in Sheboygan to Christon and Margie (Ibe) Christopherson. He married Joanne Christensen on May 19, 1973 in Amherst. Gary attended Elder Grove School and then transferred to Kiel Public School System, graduating from Kiel High School in 1967. He earned a B. S. degree from U. W. Stevens Point in 1972, in Wildlife Management, Biology and Education. Gary taught at DeForest Middle School for two years, Appleton Wilson Junior High School for 20 years and later retired from Appleton North High School. Although Gary was devoted to his teaching career, he lived for the weekends when he could hunt and fish with his sons, camp with his family, or simply relax. He especially enjoyed the time spent with his grandsons. Gary was a faithful and longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church—Darboy. He was a loving and caring family man that enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Joanne; his sons, William (Kristie) Christopherson, and Jason Christopherson; his daughter Cherie Christopherson; his grandchildren, Tanner and Quinn Christopherson; his brother, Dan (Sandy) Christopherson; his mother-in-law, Nedra Christensen; and many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chris and Helen Christopherson and Rudolph and Lucy (Lechler) Ibe; his father-in-law, William Christensen; his brother-in-law, Scott Packer; and his nephew Joseph Carlson. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009, at HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH—DARBOY CAMPUS, with Fr. David Beaudry officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Menasha, on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again directly at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in Eaton Union Cemetery near Kiel. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to those who helped Gary and his family during his illness.
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3212 S. Oneida Street
Menasha 831-9905
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