Marvin Fredrick Christensen

June 8, 1935 — June 16, 2025

Purcell

Marvin Fredrick Christensen died June 16, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years 8 days. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, entrusted to care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Marvin was born June 8, 1935, in Askov, Minnesota to Svend and Nellen (Lende) Christensen. Marvin’s father, Svend, immigrated to America from Ringstad, Denmark in 1912 with his 8 siblings. Marvin joined the Air Force on November 16, 1953, and served 4 years of active service, rising to Staff Sergeant as a naval systems technician. Her re-upped for over 5 years on January 14, 1958. Marvin held many positions after his service including computer technician, but his passion was farming. Marvin loved country living, working the land and raising calves. He was very active in church and had an amazing sense of humor. Marvin loved spending time with his family at every opportunity. Marvin loved the Lord Jesus. He dedicated his adult life to study of the Bible and never “turned to the right or left.” Because of his diligence, he was able to get many of his children and extended family saved. Thank you, dad. We love you and can’t wait to see you in Heaven!

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Svend and Nellen Christensen; his brother, Bob and Boots Christensen. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Jean (Bracewell) Christensen; his six children, Karen Lee Sammons and husband, Mark, Sharon Dee Christensen, Kenith Marvin Christensen, Troyon Dell Christensen and wife, Alma, Janet May Nelson and husband, Chad, Eric Marshall Christensen; his sister, Carolyn Christensen. Marvin was also blessed with 15 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

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