Larry "Chris" Christopherson

Chris was born on March 6, 1944, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Harland and DeLaine (Erickson) Christopherson. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1962.

He served in the U.S. Air Force, completing basic training in Amarillo, TX then to Columbus, MS. An overseas station change led him to Moron, Spain during the Vietnam War where he was employed as a fuel tank driver.  Upon returning to the US he worked for many transport companies and finished his driving career with Kwik Trip (32 years) before retiring in 2012 where he received an award of 2.75 million safe miles.

He married Bonnie (McKittrick) on February 22, 1975 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. He was proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He was an active member of the Kickapoo United Lutheran Church, serving board positions as well as a member of the choir.  He enjoyed singing, and was a member of the Viroqua Area Barbershop Organization and the quartet singing group, and also sang solos for many occasions.

Chris enjoyed golf, and riding his motorcycle on the many vacations he and Bonnie traveled in the US and Canada.

Chris had several health challenges and readily accepted the necessary changes they brought as he still made the most of life.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie; his children: Debbie Primmer, Danny Olson, Dawn (Les) Myhre, Deneen (Kenric Sorenson) Olson, and Deanna (Lars) Leum; his grandchildren: Nathan Primmer, Mandi (Levi) La Crosse, Andrew (Stephanie Walker) Bergum, Benjamin (Aubrey Peterson) Bergum, Alexis (Tanner Gibbons) Leum, Brock (Jade) Leum and Bjorn Leum, April (James) West, and Tony (Tricia) Myhre; 18 great-grandchildren and one on the way; his siblings: Mike (Mary), David (Pam), and Pam (Rob) Baron; step brothers: Brad Schell and Bruce Schell, brothers-in-law, David (Linda) McKittrick and Ronnie (Barbie) McKittrick; sisters-in-law, Lynnette (Bernard) Reinfeldt and Diane (Delbert) Miller; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harland and DeLaine; stepfather Howard Schell; brother Robert; stepbrother Jerry Schell; sister-in-law Anita Johnson; grandson Andy Myhre; and many more loved ones.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vernon Manor, St. Croix Hospice services and Roth Family Cremation Center.

Rest in peace Night Owl!

Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Kickapoo United Lutheran Church at 11:30 AM with Pastor Michele Engh officiating.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service.  Burial will take place in the Kickapoo United Lutheran Church Cemetery.  

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