Memorial services for Jerry Dean Christenson, of Albert Lea, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. John Holt will officiate. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Friends may visit with family one hour before the service at the church.

Jerry died Friday, March 5, 2004, at Thorne Crest South Nursing Home. He was 62 years of age.

Jerry was born in Albert Lea on May 23, 1941, the son of Foster and Margaret (Webber) Christenson. He graduated in 1959 from Boys Town in Nebraska. Jerry had been a resident of Albert Lea most of his life. He was a truck driver for Murphy Trucking for many years. He earned Truck Driver of the Year Award at Murphy Trucking. Jerry was a member of the Eagle’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, refinishing furniture and was an avid Minnesota Sports Fan.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Margaret Christenson of Albert Lea; children: Diana Weber and her fianc Todd Johnson of Albert Lea, Rhonda Trow of Albert Lea, Brenda (Michael) Swalve of Albert Lea, and Brandy Boettcher of Albert Lea; five grandchildren: Matthew, Barbara, Christopher, Chad and Sara; two great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Madison; brothers and sisters: Duane (Sara) Christenson of Owingsville, Ky., Marilyn (Chris) and

(Bob) Dahl of Albert Lea, Rodger (Karen) Christenson of Albert Lea, Nancy (Ted) Boran of Avon, Minn., and Cheryl Renchin of Albert Lea; special friends: Ron and JoAnn Henche of Eau Claire, Wis., and Tammy Utley of Buffalo, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Foster; and brothers: Robert, Keith and Daniel.