Marty E. Christensen

Marty E. Christensen, son of Marvin E. & Annabelle (Deist) Christensen was born October 22, 1963 in Carroll, Iowa. On September 19, 2013 at the young age of 49 years, 10 months and 27 days he died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Marty was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended Audubon Community Schools graduating with the high school class of 1982. From there he went on to further his education at DMACC in the Diesel Mechanic program.

On May 19, 1990 Marty married Brandy Schmidt, also from Audubon. From this union, three wonderful children were born: Chase, Drake & Breanna. They lived in Ankeny and when the boys became of school age the family chose to move to Audubon to raise the children in a small town atmosphere. While living there a daughter, Breanna was born. The boys graduated from high school and were attending DMACC College in Ankeny. Two and a half years ago, Marty was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The family chose to move to Adel, Iowa where they could battle this illness together as a family because his wife and children were always of the utmost importance and the loves of his life.

Marty was a mover and a shaker...always on the go and continually making sure everything in his life was in perfect order. This included his home, vehicles and garage which were always impeccably organized, clean and maintained. Those things were important and he took great pride in them. Marty had a deep appreciation for nice vehicles, from cars to trucks to his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle. Everything he owned was always all shined up!! "It isn't cool if your chrome don't shine" he would say. Other favorite hobbies included watching NASCAR races and football. He was a lifelong and devoted fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Marty was a phenomenal salesman. Everyone always joked that he could sell "ice to Eskimos!" His ability to strike up a conversation with everyone he met was just one of his many attributes. And because of this ability he was very successful.

Marty will always be remembered for his fun-loving caring nature and his willingness to help anyone in need. He was a great husband, father, son, brother and friend...he will be missed by many.

Survivors include his wife, Brandy of Adel, Iowa; children, Chase of Polk City, and Drake and Breanna both of Adel; his parents, Marvin & Annabelle Christensen of Hamlin, Iowa; sisters, Angie and husband, Dan Rothmeyer of Carroll, Iowa and Bonnie Christensen of Ankeny, Iowa; as well as other relatives and many friends.

~It's not the years in your life...

It's the LIFE in your years!!

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~For by grace you have been saved through faith;

and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God~

Marty loved to work hard, help others in need, entertain and make us all laugh.

Most of all he loved his family and friends.

He would want us to share the good times and cherish the great memories we created with him.

It’s not good bye, it’s see you later.

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A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don't worry about falls

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we're together again.