Vernon E. Christiansen

Vernon E. Christiansen, “Vern,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 21,2026 with family near- by. He was born July 25,1935 in Orfordville, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of eight kids to Viggo and Gladys Christiansen. After graduating High School, he went to work at the local Walgreens diner where he met his soon-to-be wife Frances E. Stevens. They were married August 4th1957. After that he went to work for the Milwaukee Road Railroad as a train engineer where he stayed until retiring in 1996.

Vern was a lifetime supporter of the Wisconsin Badgers football team. He and his son Mark were season ticket holders for over 30 years. Vern also traveled to over 20 of the team’s bowl games including 5 Rose Bowls. In addition to following the Badgers he also enjoyed taking care of the yard and garden at their house in Genesee Depot. He later tried his luck in growing pumpkins. Vern also enjoyed deer hunting, was never very successful, but enjoyed it none the less. Vern also spent lots of time with friends at the local watering holes, especially In Cahoots, even participating in the bag leagues and NASCAR pools.

Vern is survived in death by his son Daniel Christiansen, daughter Clarice Applegate (Jeff Kessenich), and son and daughter-in-law Mark (Kim) Christiansen; Grand kids, Christina (David) Bulaski, Joel Christiansen, Nikki (Steve) Smith and Cody Eveland. He is also survived by great grandkids Brayden, Ashton, Avalynn, Isaac, Nora and Larzyn. Through his unconditional love for his blended family, he is further survived by other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great grandchildren along with nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Janet Stevens.

Vern is proceeded in death by his wife Frances, parents Viggo and Gladys, brothers Lewis, Viggo, and Allen; sisters Marietta, Thyra, Ethel and Adda; brothers-in-law Garry, John, and Donnel; and sister-in-law Joann (Delano) Fietzer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30,2026 from 11:00 AM until the funeral service at 1:00 PM at Randle-Dable Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave Waukesha, WI 53186. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Wales. Memorials in Vern’s name are appreciated to the Autism Society of America