Bernard Christiansen

Reunited in Heaven with his beloved late wife Esther (nee: Steinbrenner) February 20, 2019 at the age of 90.

Devoted father of Christine (Richard) Jaeschke, Dale (Pegi) Christiansen, Sheryl (Gary Sr.) Hickey and Nancy (Michael) Cianciolo. Proud Grandpa of Wesley (Megan) Christiansen, James Jaeschke, Peter Jaeschke, Robin (Haiyan) Christiansen, Gary (Micah) Hickey Jr., Katherine (Matthew) Scallon, Michael (Francesca) Cianciolo and Aaron (Hailey) Hickey. Loving Great Grandpa of Gary Hickey III, Finnegan Hickey, and David Scallon. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Gladys (Skidmore) Christiansen, his brother Lawrence Christiansen, his half-sisters Virginia (Blake) Ryan and Viola Blake.

Bernard was raised to help others, traveling to Minnesota to help his Uncle on the farm, and following in his father’s footsteps as a career Carpenter after signing up for the Marines at the age of 17, to later support the military as an aircraft mechanic during the Korean War. He shared his love for the outdoors, teaching family members to fish, hunt and appreciate nature and all its beauty. He truly served others with his time and talents. He was a devoted, generous, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed and always loved and remembered.

Visitation will be held on Friday March 1st, 2019 from 4-6PM with a Service to follow at 6PM at HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN CHURCH (12300 W. Janesville Rd.)

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hales Corners Lutheran Church or Milwaukee VA (c/o Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Voluntary Service Office, 5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee 53295) Donate online at https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/giving/index.asp (General Purpose Veteran Needs).