99, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. He went to be with his lord after experiencing the effects Influenza and pneumonia.

LaVerne married Eleanor Muriel Kuckler on June 19th , 1942 at Redeemer Church, Amery , WI. He was born September 5th, 1917 in Black Brook Township, WI to Chris Christianson and Clara Victoria Christianson ( Titerud ). He was preceded in death by Brother Clinton (Shirley) Christianson , Wendell ( Arlys ) Christianson and Sister Anarine (Lawrence) Lovegren and Brother-In-Laws James Kuckler and Harold Cahow .

He is survived by spouse Eleanor, children Sherry (Henry) Paulisich , John (Sandra) Christianson and Gregory (Christine) Christianson . 10 Grand Children and 13 Great Grand Children. Brother-In-Law Courtney Kuckler and Sister-In-Law Marcelline Cahow

After growing up on the family farm, LaVerne worked in refrigeration for Pendington Cold Storage in Amery , WI. LaVerne and Eleanor moved to White Bear Lake, MN in 1951. He worked for Booth Cold Storage in St. Paul. Later he was an Operating Engineer for Hamm's Brewing Company, St Paul. In 1979 he retired from Hamm's after working for them 25-years. A farmer at heart he loved to garden and grow things.

He loved his family and friends. Always ready to have a conversation and share his experiences in living almost 100 years. He had a positive attitude about life and enjoyed socializing with all.