Lawrence Roy Christianson, Jr., age 80, longtime resident of Hibbing and Kelly Lake died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in his home. He was born June 18, 1932, in Minneapolis the son of Lawrence and Lydia (Flermoen) Christianson. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1950. A veteran of the US Army, Larry served in the 1st Cavalry Regiment during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Georgia Alyce Pajunen on October 28, 1954, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hibbing.
Larry worked as an electrician for 29 years with Eveleth Taconite Co. – retiring in 1994. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the Aad Shrine, and the Mesaba Rangers, was past Master of Masonic Lodge #255 in Hibbing, and was a member of VFW Post 8510.
Larry is survived by his wife: Georgia; his six daughters: Susan Jones of Bemidji, MN, Lori (Ole) Brown of Sprucedale, Ontario, Rhonda (Ron) Wiiliainen of Hibbing, Hope (Tim) Renskers of Hibbing, Lisa (Kevin) Knoop of Forest Lake, MN, and Maria (Keith) Paulson of Duluth, MN; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister: Ruth Martin; two brothers: Marvin and Jerry Christianson; and his granddaughter: Whitney Arseneau. Also, his grand dog: Buddy.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am memorial service Monday, April 22, 2013, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hibbing. The Reverend Susan Smith will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, in Hibbing. Memorials are preferred.
Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing. To express condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Monday April 22, 2013 , 10 am - 11am at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Memorial Service

Monday April 22, 2013 , 11:00 am at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Inurnment

Monday April 22, 2013 , 2 pm at Hibbing Park Cemetery

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Facts Born: June 18, 1932
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, MN
Death: April 17, 2013
Place of Death: Hibbing, MN 55746
Occupation: Electrician
Organizations: VFW Post 8510, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Aad Shrine, Mesaba Rangers, Past Master of Masonic Lodge #255

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Memorials are preferred