Ronald Lee Christensen, 85, of Osceola entered the waiting arms of his Savior on May 24th, 2025, in Surprise, AZ. The visitation will take place on Thursday, June 5th from 5:00-8:00pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Friday, June 6th at 11:00am with Pastor Raleigh White officiating. Organist will be Louise Wheeler. Musical selections will be "Lift High The Cross", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", "Here I Am Lord", and "How Great Thou Art." Pallbearers will be Rusty Boeke, Galen Meysenburg, Taylor Boeke, Norah Meysenburg, Isaak Meysenburg, and Natalee Meysenburg. A private burial will follow at the Osceola cemetery.

Ron was born September 30th, 1939, in Dannebrog, NE, to Thorwald and Mildred Christensen. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Dannebrog. He attended country school and graduated from Boelus High School in 1958. Ron attended Norfolk Junior College where he met the love of his life, Sharon. Ron and Sharon were married on April 22nd, 1962, in Norfolk at Grace Lutheran Church, recently celebrating 63 years of marriage. Ron graduated from Midland Lutheran College with a bachelor’s degree in business and shortly after moved to Minnesota with his wife.

Ron worked in Minneapolis for Hartford Insurance for three years. He was recruited by Roy Dinsdale to return to Nebraska to run the Osceola Insurance Agency for Pinnacle Bank. Ron owned and managed the agency for 44 years. Additionally, Ron worked as a real estate broker at Lee’s Realty and served as a trusted appraiser. He had a deep passion for farming in Polk County, a love rooted in his upbringing on the family farm. He was highly invested in the community of Osceola, Ron served on the city council, Chamber of Commerce, the park and library boards, Annie Jeffrey Hospital board and was a long-time member of the St. Paul Lutheran council and parish. He served as a Luther League leader alongside Sharon. Ron believed deeply in the worth and potential of the members of Osceola.

Outside of his career, Ron was a devoted and remarkable father who taught his three daughters valuable life lessons. He never missed a chance to play ball with them and attended their many activities and games. He supported and encouraged education and life-long learning – values he instilled in his daughters and grandchildren. Some of his greatest joys came from being surrounded by family. Together, they created lasting memories cheering on Husker football and the Kansas City Royals. Ron found great happiness in sharing his love for travel with those close to him, exploring new places from Hawaii to Australia. He treasured the winters spent in Arizona enjoying the sunshine with his beloved wife, Sharon. He found joy in golfing, gardening, biking and walking the arboretum. Ron and Sharon were proud charter members of Ryan Hill Country Club established in 1967. Ron was an avid golfer who golfed on men’s league, served on the board and even accomplished three hole-in-ones during his lifetime.

He will be remembered for his faith, deep love, and commitment to his family and the Osceola community.

Ron is survived by; his wife, Sharon Kay Christensen, of Osceola, NE; his daughters, Brenda Boeke (Rusty Boeke) of Kansas City, MO; Cindy Christensen of Omaha, NE; and Tiffany Meysenburg (Galen Meysenburg) of Elkhorn, NE. Forever cherished and remembered by his four grandchildren; Taylor Boeke of Omaha, NE; Norah, Isaak, and Natalee Meysenburg of Elkhorn, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thorwald and Mildred Christensen of Dannebrog, NE, and his sister Donna Jean Andersen of Grand Island, NE.

Memorials given will be designated to the Osceola community as decided by the Christensen family.

Dubas Funeral Home of Osceola and Stromsburg has been entrusted with arrangements. Dubasfuneralhome.com