Marv Christensen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12th 2021, just after celebrating his 86th birthday with his family.

Marv, the 4th child of Verna Ramage and Conrad Christensen, grew up in Gillett, Wisconsin. Growing up on a farm, Marv tended to pigs, sheep, and cows and joined 4H. Marv graduated from Gillett High School in 1953 and shortly after joined the Army, serving from 1955 to 1957.

Marv met Marlene McHugh on a blind date, and on November 28th 1957, they wed. Marv and Marlene welcomed four energetic boys, Michael, Mark, Merlin, and Marty, and settled down in Suamico and created their perfect home. While not working at the local paper mill where he spent 42 years as a millwright, Marv enjoyed playing and coaching softball, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and trap shooting. In their free time, Marv and Marlene enjoyed spending time at their trailer up north, camping with their P&M club friends, moped rides, and enjoying polka and bluegrass music.

After retirement, Marv enjoyed various projects in his meticulously organized shop. He spent many afternoons outdoors, tending to the garden, the lawn, or taking a nap in the swing. His favorite was riding his lawn mower. When he wasn't outdoors, he spent time entertaining his friends, playing cards, marbles, and enjoying a beer or two. Marv and Marlene also enjoyed going out to dinner, and his favorite, nightly ice cream.

Marv is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marlene, children, Michael and Pat Christensen of Clarksville, Tennessee, Mark and Paula Christensen of Suamico, Merlin Christensen of Green Bay, and Marty and Nancy Christensen of Denmark, WI, and siblings, Norman (Ruby) Christensen. Grandchildren include, James (Misty) Perras, Laura Perras, Marissa (Nathan) Heim, and Taylor and Austin Christensen. Marv is further survived by nine great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Marv was preceded in death by his parents, Verna and Conrad and siblings, Vernon, Elton, Tom, Dorothy Cornish, and Norma Ondik.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 3-5:30 p.m. at Pfotenhauer Funeral Home, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay. A service will follow at 5:30 p.m. with Pastor Steve Fewell officiating, followed by Military Honors. Online condolences are welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com

Marv's family would like to thank the compassionate staff of St. Vincent's 9th floor and Unity Hospice (Jack and Engrid Meng Residence) for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Marvin's name has been established at Unity Hospice.