Charles Waldemar Christian

Charles Waldemar Christian, age 80 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Sunday; August 24, 2008 at the Golden Living Center – Continental Manor.

Charles was born on September 19, 1927 in Randolph to Walter and Ella (Bahr) Christian. He served his country with the United States Army in Korea from 1945 – 1947. On October 4, 1952, Charles was united in marriage to Jeanette Nintzel. He farmed all his life on the Christian Homestead near Randolph. He enjoyed planting and harvesting his crops. He also enjoyed maintaining a large garden. Charles was a lifelong member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Charles is survived by Jeanette, his wife of fifty-five years, one son Steve, at home; one daughter, Debra (Steven) Jenkins; his granddaughter, Jennifer (Jim) Feil; his grandson, Jay Jenkins, all of Randolph; a sister, Adeline Schwandt, Phoenix, AZ; a brother-in-law, Gilbert Buntrock, Watertown; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Parker, Beaver Dam; and Violet Burmeister, Portage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Buntrock, and Eleanor Gestner.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 335 Jones Drive, Randolph with the Rev. Walter Goers officiating. Burial will be in the Randolph Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by VFW Post 9510 of Randolph.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Randolph Community Funeral Home, 208 South High Street, Randolph, and on Thursday at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.

A Memorial Fund has been established for the Elevator Fund of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church.