Roy C. Christiansen

June 5, 1947 - October 27, 2016

Roy C. Christiansen Sr. (Big Bit), age 69 of Menomonie, WI passed away in his sleep October 27th, 2016 at Neighbors of Dunn County, surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 5th, 1947 in Red Wing, MN to Walter and Hattie Christiansen. He grew up in Ellsworth, WI on a family farm. Roy was drafted in 1967 and served ten years in the U.S. Army including time in Vietnam and Korea. He enjoyed a long career working as an over the road truck driver making deliveries throughout the country he loved until 2013. He married Cheryl White on May 17th, 1969 in Red Wing, MN. Together they had two daughters. Roy married his wife, Mary Hodges, on December 23rd, 1976 in Saginaw, MI. They moved to Elmwood, WI in 1991 where they raised eight children. Roy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Roy is survived by his wife Mary Christiansen, ex-wife Cheryl Enevold, and nine children; Roschelle (Chelly) Christiansen (and Michelle), Meschelle (Mickey) Zimmer, Tim (Tiger) Christiansen (and Ghislaine), Dan (Poncho) Christiansen (and Sharon), Lydia (Princess) Christiansen, Elizabeth (Sweetheart) Christiansen, Roy (Little Bit) Christiansen, Andrew (Bubba) Christiansen (and Heather), and Jeremiah (Porky) Christiansen. He is survived by 20 grandchildren, and six brothers and sisters; Gary Christiansen (and Louise), Rose Christiansen, Grace Lubich (and Mike), Sheila Pechacek (and Peter), Hope Matthews, Brad Christiansen (and Mary Jo), and brother-in-law Blair Schuck. Roy is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many other beloved relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, nephew Raymond Pechacek, son John (Big Guy) Christiansen, grandson Damon Ward, and his sister Sarah Schuck. In the words of Roy C. Christiansen Sr. “THAT’S ALL FOLKS!” A Celebration of Roy’s Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Veterans Center of Menomonie-E4710 Cty. Tk. BB Menomonie. Military honors will be conducted by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie assisted the family.