Christ Achtenberg, 89, New Leipzig, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, November 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife and family at Jacobson Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Christ will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND. Pastor John Amundson will officiate with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery north of New Leipzig, ND.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a friends and family service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND.
Christian Achtenberg was born on June 21, 1927 to Jacob and Emelia (Redinger) Achtenberg in New Leipzig, North Dakota on the family farm. Christ attended country school through the 8th grade. He was baptized at home and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He joined the army in 1953, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and was honorably discharged in 1955. On June 2, 1957, he married the love of his life, Erma Kufeldt, at Trinity Lutheran Church north of New Leipzig. Together, they were blessed with three children. They lived on the family farm north of New Leipzig until moving to town in August 2005. He loved farm life and the time he spent farming along side his son, Alroy. They quit farming in 1994. Along with farming, Christ was a school bus driver and mechanic for New Leipzig school for many, many years until retiring in 1996. The memories he made with his bus kids were held close to his heart. He was hired by many to cop weddings, dances, and other social gatherings. Christ was fortunate to be able to be living at home with his wife until recently. He spent the past two months at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center.
Christ’s love for his family was obvious, always showing them how much he cared. He looked forward to every family gathering. His kind heart was not only to family, but extended to everyone he knew. The kindness and compassion he shared will give comfort to his loved ones. Playing cards, telling stories and jokes, or just watching the kids play were highlights in his life. After moving to town, he enjoyed going downtown for morning coffee, card playing and visiting. But not for too long...he would not have wanted to miss one of Erma’s meals. Christ was proud to have won the award for Fullest Beard in 1985 at New Leipzig’s 75th Anniversary. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion.
Gratefeul for sharing his life are his wife of 59 years, Erma, New Leipzig, ND; their daughter Carol Winkler (special friend Doug Hegel), Mandan, ND; son Alroy (Joyce) Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; 8 grandchildren, Wanda Block, Elgin, ND; Karla (Tanner) Kahl, Mandan, ND; Rebecca Winkler (special friend Elgin Calley), Mandan, ND; Sonya (Travis) Johnson, Belgrade, MT; Jesse Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; Chelsea (Jesse) Jordan, Mandan, ND; Ryne Meier, California; Jed Poulsen, Arizona City, AZ; 8 great-grandchildren, Dante Rios (special friend Kaitlin Sego), Dominic Rios (special friend Jenaya Lockrem), and D’Lainee Block, Elgin, ND; Olivia Kahl and Avery Kahl, Mandan, ND; Elliot Jordan, Mandan, ND; Conor Johnson and Dylan Johnson, Belgrade, MT; brother, Virgil (Eunice) Achtenberg, Hysham, MT; sisters, Alice Johnson, Longmont, CO; Darlene Kuntz, Yakima, WA; brother-in-law, Arnold Kirsch, Mott, ND; Karl (Ida) Kufeldt, Mott, ND; Herman Schneider, Mandan, ND; sister-in-laws, Marianne Achtenberg, New Leipzig, ND; Susan Achtenberg, Kennewick, Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was awaiting the arrival of his first great-great grandson Braxton Leon Rios.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother Jacob in infancy; brothers, Ernest, Ray (Emelia), William (Bernice), and Alvin; sisters, Adeline (Sam) Lingert, Gladys Kirsch; brother-in-laws, Ernie Johnson, Chuck Baker; sister-in-law, Dena Schneider; daughter, Brenda Achtenberg; son-in-law, Reuben Winkler; great grandson, Reuben Dane Calley; nephews, Mark Johnson and Allen Kufeldt; niece, Kathy Kuntz; 2 brothers and 2 sisters in infancy.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” - Helen Keller
Funeral services for Christ will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND. Pastor John Amundson will officiate with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery north of New Leipzig, ND.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a friends and family service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND.
Christian Achtenberg was born on June 21, 1927 to Jacob and Emelia (Redinger) Achtenberg in New Leipzig, North Dakota on the family farm. Christ attended country school through the 8th grade. He was baptized at home and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He joined the army in 1953, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and was honorably discharged in 1955. On June 2, 1957, he married the love of his life, Erma Kufeldt, at Trinity Lutheran Church north of New Leipzig. Together, they were blessed with three children. They lived on the family farm north of New Leipzig until moving to town in August 2005. He loved farm life and the time he spent farming along side his son, Alroy. They quit farming in 1994. Along with farming, Christ was a school bus driver and mechanic for New Leipzig school for many, many years until retiring in 1996. The memories he made with his bus kids were held close to his heart. He was hired by many to cop weddings, dances, and other social gatherings. Christ was fortunate to be able to be living at home with his wife until recently. He spent the past two months at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center.
Christ’s love for his family was obvious, always showing them how much he cared. He looked forward to every family gathering. His kind heart was not only to family, but extended to everyone he knew. The kindness and compassion he shared will give comfort to his loved ones. Playing cards, telling stories and jokes, or just watching the kids play were highlights in his life. After moving to town, he enjoyed going downtown for morning coffee, card playing and visiting. But not for too long...he would not have wanted to miss one of Erma’s meals. Christ was proud to have won the award for Fullest Beard in 1985 at New Leipzig’s 75th Anniversary. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion.
Gratefeul for sharing his life are his wife of 59 years, Erma, New Leipzig, ND; their daughter Carol Winkler (special friend Doug Hegel), Mandan, ND; son Alroy (Joyce) Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; 8 grandchildren, Wanda Block, Elgin, ND; Karla (Tanner) Kahl, Mandan, ND; Rebecca Winkler (special friend Elgin Calley), Mandan, ND; Sonya (Travis) Johnson, Belgrade, MT; Jesse Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; Chelsea (Jesse) Jordan, Mandan, ND; Ryne Meier, California; Jed Poulsen, Arizona City, AZ; 8 great-grandchildren, Dante Rios (special friend Kaitlin Sego), Dominic Rios (special friend Jenaya Lockrem), and D’Lainee Block, Elgin, ND; Olivia Kahl and Avery Kahl, Mandan, ND; Elliot Jordan, Mandan, ND; Conor Johnson and Dylan Johnson, Belgrade, MT; brother, Virgil (Eunice) Achtenberg, Hysham, MT; sisters, Alice Johnson, Longmont, CO; Darlene Kuntz, Yakima, WA; brother-in-law, Arnold Kirsch, Mott, ND; Karl (Ida) Kufeldt, Mott, ND; Herman Schneider, Mandan, ND; sister-in-laws, Marianne Achtenberg, New Leipzig, ND; Susan Achtenberg, Kennewick, Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was awaiting the arrival of his first great-great grandson Braxton Leon Rios.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother Jacob in infancy; brothers, Ernest, Ray (Emelia), William (Bernice), and Alvin; sisters, Adeline (Sam) Lingert, Gladys Kirsch; brother-in-laws, Ernie Johnson, Chuck Baker; sister-in-law, Dena Schneider; daughter, Brenda Achtenberg; son-in-law, Reuben Winkler; great grandson, Reuben Dane Calley; nephews, Mark Johnson and Allen Kufeldt; niece, Kathy Kuntz; 2 brothers and 2 sisters in infancy.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” - Helen Keller
Christ Achtenberg, 89, New Leipzig, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, November 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife and family at Jacobson Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Christ will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND. Pastor John Amundson will officiate with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery north of New Leipzig, ND.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a friends and family service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND.
Christian Achtenberg was born on June 21, 1927 to Jacob and Emelia (Redinger) Achtenberg in New Leipzig, North Dakota on the family farm. Christ attended country school through the 8th grade. He was baptized at home and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He joined the army in 1953, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and was honorably discharged in 1955. On June 2, 1957, he married the love of his life, Erma Kufeldt, at Trinity Lutheran Church north of New Leipzig. Together, they were blessed with three children. They lived on the family farm north of New Leipzig until moving to town in August 2005. He loved farm life and the time he spent farming along side his son, Alroy. They quit farming in 1994. Along with farming, Christ was a school bus driver and mechanic for New Leipzig school for many, many years until retiring in 1996. The memories he made with his bus kids were held close to his heart. He was hired by many to cop weddings, dances, and other social gatherings. Christ was fortunate to be able to be living at home with his wife until recently. He spent the past two months at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center.
Christ’s love for his family was obvious, always showing them how much he cared. He looked forward to every family gathering. His kind heart was not only to family, but extended to everyone he knew. The kindness and compassion he shared will give comfort to his loved ones. Playing cards, telling stories and jokes, or just watching the kids play were highlights in his life. After moving to town, he enjoyed going downtown for morning coffee, card playing and visiting. But not for too long...he would not have wanted to miss one of Erma’s meals. Christ was proud to have won the award for Fullest Beard in 1985 at New Leipzig’s 75th Anniversary. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion.
Gratefeul for sharing his life are his wife of 59 years, Erma, New Leipzig, ND; their daughter Carol Winkler (special friend Doug Hegel), Mandan, ND; son Alroy (Joyce) Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; 8 grandchildren, Wanda Block, Elgin, ND; Karla (Tanner) Kahl, Mandan, ND; Rebecca Winkler (special friend Elgin Calley), Mandan, ND; Sonya (Travis) Johnson, Belgrade, MT; Jesse Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; Chelsea (Jesse) Jordan, Mandan, ND; Ryne Meier, California; Jed Poulsen, Arizona City, AZ; 8 great-grandchildren, Dante Rios (special friend Kaitlin Sego), Dominic Rios (special friend Jenaya Lockrem), and D’Lainee Block, Elgin, ND; Olivia Kahl and Avery Kahl, Mandan, ND; Elliot Jordan, Mandan, ND; Conor Johnson and Dylan Johnson, Belgrade, MT; brother, Virgil (Eunice) Achtenberg, Hysham, MT; sisters, Alice Johnson, Longmont, CO; Darlene Kuntz, Yakima, WA; brother-in-law, Arnold Kirsch, Mott, ND; Karl (Ida) Kufeldt, Mott, ND; Herman Schneider, Mandan, ND; sister-in-laws, Marianne Achtenberg, New Leipzig, ND; Susan Achtenberg, Kennewick, Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was awaiting the arrival of his first great-great grandson Braxton Leon Rios.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother Jacob in infancy; brothers, Ernest, Ray (Emelia), William (Bernice), and Alvin; sisters, Adeline (Sam) Lingert, Gladys Kirsch; brother-in-laws, Ernie Johnson, Chuck Baker; sister-in-law, Dena Schneider; daughter, Brenda Achtenberg; son-in-law, Reuben Winkler; great grandson, Reuben Dane Calley; nephews, Mark Johnson and Allen Kufeldt; niece, Kathy Kuntz; 2 brothers and 2 sisters in infancy.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” - Helen Keller
Funeral services for Christ will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND. Pastor John Amundson will officiate with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery north of New Leipzig, ND.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a friends and family service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND.
Christian Achtenberg was born on June 21, 1927 to Jacob and Emelia (Redinger) Achtenberg in New Leipzig, North Dakota on the family farm. Christ attended country school through the 8th grade. He was baptized at home and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He joined the army in 1953, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and was honorably discharged in 1955. On June 2, 1957, he married the love of his life, Erma Kufeldt, at Trinity Lutheran Church north of New Leipzig. Together, they were blessed with three children. They lived on the family farm north of New Leipzig until moving to town in August 2005. He loved farm life and the time he spent farming along side his son, Alroy. They quit farming in 1994. Along with farming, Christ was a school bus driver and mechanic for New Leipzig school for many, many years until retiring in 1996. The memories he made with his bus kids were held close to his heart. He was hired by many to cop weddings, dances, and other social gatherings. Christ was fortunate to be able to be living at home with his wife until recently. He spent the past two months at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center.
Christ’s love for his family was obvious, always showing them how much he cared. He looked forward to every family gathering. His kind heart was not only to family, but extended to everyone he knew. The kindness and compassion he shared will give comfort to his loved ones. Playing cards, telling stories and jokes, or just watching the kids play were highlights in his life. After moving to town, he enjoyed going downtown for morning coffee, card playing and visiting. But not for too long...he would not have wanted to miss one of Erma’s meals. Christ was proud to have won the award for Fullest Beard in 1985 at New Leipzig’s 75th Anniversary. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion.
Gratefeul for sharing his life are his wife of 59 years, Erma, New Leipzig, ND; their daughter Carol Winkler (special friend Doug Hegel), Mandan, ND; son Alroy (Joyce) Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; 8 grandchildren, Wanda Block, Elgin, ND; Karla (Tanner) Kahl, Mandan, ND; Rebecca Winkler (special friend Elgin Calley), Mandan, ND; Sonya (Travis) Johnson, Belgrade, MT; Jesse Achtenberg, Mandan, ND; Chelsea (Jesse) Jordan, Mandan, ND; Ryne Meier, California; Jed Poulsen, Arizona City, AZ; 8 great-grandchildren, Dante Rios (special friend Kaitlin Sego), Dominic Rios (special friend Jenaya Lockrem), and D’Lainee Block, Elgin, ND; Olivia Kahl and Avery Kahl, Mandan, ND; Elliot Jordan, Mandan, ND; Conor Johnson and Dylan Johnson, Belgrade, MT; brother, Virgil (Eunice) Achtenberg, Hysham, MT; sisters, Alice Johnson, Longmont, CO; Darlene Kuntz, Yakima, WA; brother-in-law, Arnold Kirsch, Mott, ND; Karl (Ida) Kufeldt, Mott, ND; Herman Schneider, Mandan, ND; sister-in-laws, Marianne Achtenberg, New Leipzig, ND; Susan Achtenberg, Kennewick, Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was awaiting the arrival of his first great-great grandson Braxton Leon Rios.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother Jacob in infancy; brothers, Ernest, Ray (Emelia), William (Bernice), and Alvin; sisters, Adeline (Sam) Lingert, Gladys Kirsch; brother-in-laws, Ernie Johnson, Chuck Baker; sister-in-law, Dena Schneider; daughter, Brenda Achtenberg; son-in-law, Reuben Winkler; great grandson, Reuben Dane Calley; nephews, Mark Johnson and Allen Kufeldt; niece, Kathy Kuntz; 2 brothers and 2 sisters in infancy.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” - Helen Keller
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