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Gary L. Christiansen

June 17, 1945 — August 16, 2021

Gary Lee Christiansen, 76, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania.

Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m, at the funeral home on Saturday.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Gary Christiansen.

Gary was born on June 17, 1945 to parents Clarence and Evelyn (Miller) Christiansen in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1963 and Mankato State University, recieving his BA in Business in 1967. Gary was employed at Wilson’s Processing Plant in Data Process Managing in Albert Lea, MN, until they closed; after that he started working as a controller at Universal Manufacturing in Algona, Iowa. Later on, Gary moved to Mason City and worked a variety of jobs, most recently, HyVee until his retirement.

In his free time, Gary enjoyed playing cards, computer games, and connecting with family and friends online.

Gary is survived by his sisters, Linda Defenbaugh and Julie Harms; and nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Evelyn.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Gary L. Christiansen, please visit our flower store.

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