Eugene Christopherson

Eugene (Bud) Larry Christopherson, age 75, died at his home north of Falun, Wisconsin on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Bud was born at home in West Marshland Township to Stanley and Elsie Johnson Christopherson on July 11, 1934. Bud started first grade at North Fork grade school, attended Falun Grade School, graduating from Grantsburg High School in 1952. After graduation be bought a milk route and hauled milk for the Falun Creamery. He worked at McNally Brother's, Shoholm's and for Bennie Anderson. Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 9, 1955 completing his basic training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. From there he was transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia for eight weeks. He served 19 months in Korea and 4 months in France. He received his honorable discharge on August 9, 1958. After returning home from the Army, he bought back his milk route. After that he drove truck for Falun/Grantsburg Lumber, Anderson Brother's and Penta Wood Products. Bud also worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Burnett County Highway Department. In 1976, he went into business for himself and ran a small gravel hauling business and dug graves. He retired in 1994. Bud married Sena Borup on September 25, 1965. They lived on a small hobby farm North of Falun. Together they enjoyed traveling on their 1970 Harley, which they later traded their 2 wheels for a 1929 Model A Ford. They enjoyed many short day trips. A few of Bud's passions were a variety of hunting and gardening. He was a huge fan of girl's basketball, softball and volleyball. There was nothing he enjoyed more than cheering "his girls" on. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Marlys Lindahl. He is survived by his loving wife Sena; sisters-in-law Nina Malmen and Annette (Dale) Hanson; nieces Debbie (Mike) Tighe, Robyn (Lee) Byers, Cindy (Brian) Stewart, Ruth (Ralph) Meier, Blenda Renville and Mona (Mark) Haren; nephews Bruce (Debbie) and Mark Hanson; aunt Eleanor; along with many great nieces, nephews, great great nephews and nieces; cousins and many friends. Memorial services were held Friday, April 16, 2010; 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating. Music was provided by Erin Spohn and Milton Johnson. Interment was held at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.