David Leroy Christisen

David Leroy Christisen, 83, of Davenport, Iowa died Oct. 1, 2021 at his residence in Davenport surrounded by his family. He was born April 17, 1938 in Perry County, son of Ludwig William Christisen and Evelyn Mary (Schremp) Christisen Schubert. David proudly served in the US army in the 25th infantry during the Vietnam War. David married Nancy Clark on April 23, 1966 in Moline, IL. He retired after 31 years from John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL as a welder. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Blue Grass, Iowa. David was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish for just about anything. David also enjoyed reading, watching boxing, Nascar and hunting shows. He loved to work outdoors doing gardening and making sure he had the nicest lawn on the block. But most of all he was a generous caregiver to his late wife Nancy for over 53 years. He will always be remembered for an honest answer and a hand shake to close any conversation always making you feel present. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Stacey Christisen of Davenport, IA, one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Dale Fleenor of Ekron, Kentucky, three brothers, Theodore "Teddy" Christisen (Patsy Hecht) of Jackson, Roy (Shirley) Christisen of Minnith and Allen (Renee) Christisen of Perryville, four sisters, Patricia (Rod) Torbert of Perryville, Donna Mahnken of Perryville, Loretta Wood of Perryville and Judy (Bob) Fry of Tampa, Florida. Two sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Christisen and Pat Christisen. Grandchildren, Alyssa, Monica, Tony, David, Hailey, Hannah and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy, one daughter, Jane Leanne, five brothers, Merlin, Robert, Larry, Kenneth and Ronald Christisen, three sisters, Carolyn Grindstaff, Terrie Favier and Norma Schumer and one brother-in-law, Neal Mahnken and one sister-in-law Linda Christisen. All services will be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Sereno, Missouri: 172 PCR 920 Perryville, Missouri 63775. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 8, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.with Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville. Military honors will be provided by VFW #4282 and Delta Team. Memorials can be made to VFW in Perryville. Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville provided the arrangements and Runge Funeral Home in Davenport, IA assisted. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com

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David Leroy Christisen

April 17, 1938 - October 1, 2021