Robert Christensen

Mr. Robert M. "Swede" Christensen, 80, passed away August 5, 2013 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a brief illness. He was born October 8, 1932 in Greybull, Wyoming. He received his education graduating from high school in Greybull. He worked as a Control Room Operator at Pacific Power and Light and contributed 35+ years with the company. He was married to Carol Kitzerow July 17, 1956 in Billings, Montana. Mr. Christensen enjoyed gardening, carpentry and was an all-around lover of nature. He is survived by his wife Carol of Glenrock, daughters and sons-in-law Karla (Jeff) Samona of Spearfish, SD, Lisa (Tim) Wiederrich of Sturgis, SD, grandson, Robbie Veiga of Portsmouth, VA, granddaughters Kate Veiga of Spearfish, SD, and Krystal Christensen-Wiederrich of Sturgis, SD. Also his sister, Christina (Bush) of Yerrington, NV, brother Christian "Jay" Christensen of Sierra Vista, AZ, sister, Patricia and (Clarence) Hall of Worland, brother-in-law, Sheldon (Marjorie) Kitzerow of Sun City, CA. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert "Bobby" Christensen, father Christian Hall Christensen, mother, Florence (Doughty) Christensen, brother, Charles Fells, sister-in-law Bee Fells, sister-in-law, Joyce (Muirhead) Christensen, father and mother-in-law, Edward and Rose Kitzerow, niece, Susan (Kitzerow) Teal and brother-in-law, Carl Kitzerow. Donations may be given in his name to a charity of your choice. Services will be held at a later date.