He was born December 14, 1920 to Chris and Hilda (Hansen) Christensen on the family farm near Farwell, Nebraska. He was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at St. Peder's Lutheran Church, Nysted, Nebraska. Max attended District #47. He enlisted in the United States Army August 1942. He served as a parts clerk and rifle marksman during World War II with the 255th Ordinance Medium Maintenance Company in the European Theatre from 1942-1945 with a rank of Sergeant Fourth Class. He was awarded five battle stars for actions in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) and Central Europe.
He returned to Howard County and began farming. On March 28, 1946, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Frandsen in Dannebrog, Nebraska.
While farming near Nysted, Max was an active member of St. Peder's Lutheran Church, Dannebrog Rural Fire District Board and Howard County REA.
Max and Marge moved to Fremont in 1991. Max was an active volunteer at Low Income Ministry and First Lutheran Church. He has been employed at Baker's since 2000. He was an avid card player.
Max faithfully donated blood to the American Red Cross, having donated over 26 gallons in his lifetime. He saw this as, "just the right thing to do". He was a devoted husband and family man, dedicated worker, volunteer, neighbor and friend.
Survivors: two daughters Kathleen Christensen of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Caryl (Rev. Mark) Grorud of Fremont
three grandchildren Chris Grorud of Jakarta, Indonesia
Marit (Mark) Sullivan of Hudson, Wisconsin
Matthew (Rachel) Eby of Noblesville, Indiana
three great grandsons Paul Robert Sullivan, Andrew Max Sullivan, and Thomas Arthur Sullivan
many nieces and nephews
Max is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, brother George and sisters Sylvia Ibsen, Mildred Nelson, Katherine Crha, Alice Bartle, Grace Jensen
A memorial service will be held 11:30 AM Friday, October 2nd, at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Marty Tollefson and Rev. Mark Grorud officiating. The committal will be at Memorial Cemetery at 10:30 AM with Military Honors (preceding the Memorial Service). There is no viewing; family will receive friends at Ludvigsen Mortuary, Thursday (October 1st) from 6 -8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Lutheran Church or Fremont Community Blood Drive, c/o American Red Cross, 3838 Dewey Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Olympia, WA Friday, October 2, 2015 We were miles apart, but only have fond memories of time spent with you and Marj. Thanks for being such a great example to others.Love, Marilyn
Karen
Grand Island, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Uncle Max- I remember the fun times with you when I was little. I'llnever forget going out to see you when I needed a tooth pulled! You
mastered that art! I will always have good memories of you.
Love, Karen
Ellen Battiato Moeller
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Max was a good friend to my father, Russell Battiato. I have many happy memories of Saturdays spent playing pool, cards, and other games with them at Shalimar Gardens. I am sorry for your loss. May God give you strength, peace, and hope now and during the difficult days ahead. May Max rest in peace.Gloria Mertens
Fort Wayne, IN Tuesday, September 29, 2015 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear father and grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Shirlee Bjorkman Mudloff
Grand Island, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Sorry for your loss, I remember playing cards with your parents at Dannebrog, and of course Caryl babysitting and teaching me to knit. Thinking of your family. ShirleeKirsten and Joern Just
Gjoel Denmark, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 From Denmark we send our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts.Russ & Beth Trump
Argos, IN Friday, September 25, 2015 We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.