Christensen, Duane ("Fuzz") A. (1937 - 2024)

CHRISTENSEN, MAASSEN, SELKEN, WAGNER, MADSEN, LARSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/12/2024 at 18:21:09

Name of deceased: Duane (“Fuzz”) A. Christensen

Aged: 87 yrs, 2 mo, 27 days

Residence: Salem Lutheran Retirement Home, Elk Horn, IA

Born: June 14, 1937; rural Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Sep. 10, 2024; Salem Lutheran Retirement Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Private graveside service, Bowman's Grove Cemetery, rural Harlan, IA

Survived by: Son, Craig (spouse, Holly) Christensen and their daughter, Carly Christensen, all of Harlan, IA; daughter, Michelle Selken of Conrad, IA, and her children: Seth Selken of Milwaukee, WI, and Melanie (spouse, Brady) Wagner of Gladbrook, IA; brothers-in-law: Terry (spouse, Deb) Madsen and Keith Madsen; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Dale A. and Alma L. (nee Larson) Christensen; wife of 54 years, Marlene (deceased Nov.17, 2017); sisters-in-law, Sheryl Madsen and Nancy Madsen

Education: Attended country school and graduated from grade 8 at Center Township #2 in Rabbit Hollow, Shelby County, IA.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Marlene K. Maassen; Sep. 14, 1963; First Presbyterian Church, Walnut, IA.

Employment: Worked for Shelby County on their survey crew and also as a hired hand for numerous area farmers, until he started his own livestock and grain farming operation. Spring planting and any kind of “dirt work” were among his favorite activities. Fuzz also had Allis-Chalmers, or “Orange Power,” flowing through his veins: over the years, he used, collected, and traveled to show numerous A-C tractors and implements. He and Marlene attended several shows each year and gained many cherished friends along the way. In addition to farming, he also worked part-time for Alloway-Rau and made many deliveries for Sorensen Equipment.

Hobbies/Interests: Was an Honorary Chapter Farmer with the Harlan (IA) FFA and was inducted into the Shelby County Fair Hall of Fame in 2001. Fuzz joked that he had not missed a Shelby County Fair in 87 years. Additionally, he participated in the tractor rodeo at the Iowa State Fair. In the spring of 2024, Fuzz and Marlene were awarded the “Allis Connection Hall of Fame” award, an honor he was thrilled to receive. Duane supported his children at their various activities such as 4-H, FFA, tractor pulls, car races, and horse shows.

Sources: pauleyjones.com