Randall Lynn Christiansen

Randall Lynn Christiansen, 67, passed away December 11, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born May 14, 1954 in Council Bluffs. His parents were Charles and Wanda (Handlen) Christiansen. He graduated Abraham Lincoln High School 1972; Graceland University 1976 BA; United Theological Seminary 1982 MA and California Institute of Integral Studies 2014 MA with a dissertation short of attaining a PhD in Philosophy. He had been employed at Medtronics; Patricia Stevens College; and First Data Resources.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Clifford Peterson; his adoptive father, Charles Christiansen; and nephew Jay Matheny.

Surviving him are his mother, Wanda; three sisters, Tamera (Greg) Gordon, Lori (Brad) Evers, Dawn (Lee) Vlcek; three brothers, Gary Christiansen, Charles Peterson and Kip Peterson; beloved aunt, Wilma Handlen, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of life will be Saturday, December 18, at Riverside Community of Christ, 29th and Ave. G, Council Bluffs, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and service starting at 11:00 AM. A private family burial at Hazel Dell Cemetery will be held later. A luncheon will be served at the Church's fellowship hall following the service.

Memorials may be directed by the family.