Keith Christianson

Keith Christianson, 80, of Garrison, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, with Pastor Richard Jumper as officiant. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Keith and his family.

Keith was born October 13, 1943, in Vinton, the son of Kenneth and Myrna (Stone) Christianson. He was a graduate of Vinton High School. Keith proudly served in the United States Army from 1963-1966. He was employed at various businesses as a welder and retired from his career at Divine Engineering, Cedar Rapids.

Keith was an avid hunter, shooter, enjoyed fishing, traveling out west to go prairie dog shooting, and car drag racing.

Keith is survived by his siblings: Janice Stott of Arvada, CO, Karen DeSotel of Cherokee, Larry (Deb) Christianson of Vinton, Gary Christianson of Vinton, and Marie (Ron) Oman of Cherokee; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Dick DeSotel.

Memorials may be directed to the Vinton Shellsburg Red Cedar Shooters, 1502 C Avenue, Vinton, IA, 52349.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

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RCI May 9, 2024, 7:29 pm We are so sad to hear about Keith. We always enjoyed his visits when he came to MO to shoot. He didn't handle our homemade wine very well, and was usually sleeping in the recliner just a few minutes after supper. He loved grapefruit for breakfast so we always made sure to have some fresh ones for him. We will miss him and hearing that he passed has broke our hearts. Such a nice guy❤️

HB May 10, 2024, 8:24 am It was my pleasure to have known Keith over the years. One heck of a nice guy. You will be missed.

EH May 10, 2024, 8:43 pm I met Keith at St Louis at a shooting match. We became close friends and talked on the phone at least once or twice a week. I will miss our calls. Keith was a fine man.

DL May 11, 2024, 9:58 am I worked with Keith at Divinefor several years he was one of the smartest guys ,and the best at teaching new hires on my shift.He wwud come up with 10 ways to fix a problem. I sure missed him when he retired. He was asureshot with any gun, we Pheasant hunted a few times I know he never missed.I am so sorry for your family loss, my heart goes out to your family.He was a very skilled man.God bless your family.Rest in peace Keith and thanx for the many lessons you blessed us all with.

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