Myrtle was born on July 7, 1916, in Blair, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, to parents Christian and Carrie (Granlund) Christianson. She graduated from Taylor High School and attended La Crosse State Teachers College.
In 1936, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Kling, who preceded her in death in 1982.
In 1988, she was united in marriage to Arnold Hess, who also preceded her in death in 1998.
Myrtle was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner, WI, and a proud member of the choir. She also participated in the church guild, and served as local secretary of the AAL for years. She was employed for many years as a dental assistant in Dr. Charles Rector's office in Spooner.
Myrtle is survived by her 6 children: Richard (Linda) Kling of New Richmond, WI, Dan (Janice) Kling of Sarona, WI, Nancy (J. Allen) Rich of Spooner, James (Donna) Kling of Eau Claire, WI, Mary (Roy) Colborn of Foxboro, WI, Betty (James) Lessard of Ham Lake, MN, 25 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 1 great- great grandchild, 3 sister-in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews, as well as many friends.
Myrtle is preceded in death by her husbands Kenneth Kling and Arnold Hess, parents, 3 sisters, and 7 brothers.
Interment will be at the Brookside Trump Coulee Cemetery in Blair, Wisconsin.
Myrtle was born on July 7, 1916, in Blair, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, to parents Christian and Carrie (Granlund) Christianson. She graduated from Taylor High School and attended La Crosse State Teachers College.
In 1936, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Kling, who preceded her in death in 1982.
In 1988, she was united in marriage to Arnold Hess, who also preceded her in death in 1998.
Myrtle was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner, WI, and a proud member of the choir. She also participated in the church guild, and served as local secretary of the AAL for years. She was employed for many years as a dental assistant in Dr. Charles Rector's office in Spooner.
Myrtle is survived by her 6 children: Richard (Linda) Kling of New Richmond, WI, Dan (Janice) Kling of Sarona, WI, Nancy (J. Allen) Rich of Spooner, James (Donna) Kling of Eau Claire, WI, Mary (Roy) Colborn of Foxboro, WI, Betty (James) Lessard of Ham Lake, MN, 25 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 1 great- great grandchild, 3 sister-in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews, as well as many friends.
Myrtle is preceded in death by her husbands Kenneth Kling and Arnold Hess, parents, 3 sisters, and 7 brothers.
Interment will be at the Brookside Trump Coulee Cemetery in Blair, Wisconsin.
Family Members
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Thomas Palmer Christianson
1897–1978
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Arthur Edwin Christianson
1899–1946
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Manford Sever Christianson
1902–1990
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Chester Clarence Christianson
1904–1964
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Adella Ellen Christianson Peterson
1906–1994
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Casper Owen Christianson
1908–1996
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Goodwin A Christianson
1911–1989
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Victor Lawrence Christianson
1913–1989
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Theresa C. Christianson Preston
1918–2000
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