Leslie “Les” James Christensen, age 83, passed away September 23, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 26, at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Hartland, MN. Visitation will be held for two hours prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Freeborn Cemetery.

Leslie Christensen

Leslie James Christensen was born in Albert Lea, MN on July 13, 1930 to Victor and Beverly (Longshore) Christensen. He grew up in Freeborn, MN and graduated Freeborn High School. After his schooling, Leslie joined the Army Airforce in 1948 and served until 1949. He was united in marriage to Yvonne Amky on December 31, 1950. Leslie farmed with his brother and on his own in the area. He also owned his own road construction business (Christensen Road Equipment) where he hauled rock and gravel, blading roads and plowing snow. He also served on the Freeborn-Mower Electric Board.

Leslie enjoyed traveling to various countries around the world, including, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, England, China, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Norway and Denmark. He also traveled with his family, taking trips to Las Vegas with his daughters and taking all of his grandchildren to Disney world in Florida. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and flying his plane. His greatest love was spending time with his family.

Leslie is survived by his daughters, Cynthia (John) Miller of Elysian, MN, BethAnn (Jerry) Kroeger of Freeborn, MN, Lesley (Craig) Wenzel of New Richland, MN; 6 grandchildren, Brandon (Angela) Kroeger of New Richland, Tiffany (Joel) Kriesel of Owatonna, Jennifer (Kelly) Anderson of Hager City, Wi, Kara (Matt) Wilkenson of New Richland; Lynsey (TJ) Lindholm of Ham Lake; Kyle (Laura) Wenzel of New Richland; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Dale (Judy) Christensen; sister-in-law, Jeanne Amley; several nieces and nephews.