Christianson, Donna Jean

Spouse: Marvin E. Christianson (married in February 1950, he died on March 8, 1969); Widow (when first elected)
Children: Three children: Marvin Jr., and David (he was born in August 1969, while she was in office), (sons); Lori Ann (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Marvin Ervin Christianson, Sr.  - Husband

She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women); "Like her husband, Mrs. Christianson considers herself a member of the DFL oriented Liberal caucus." (St. Paul Dispatch, March 18, 1969)

Religion provided by her husband's obituary.

Her funeral was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota; she was buried in Halstad, Minnesota.

"Donna was not only a potato farmer, but she worked as a biling agent for Halstad drug store, an LPN in Fargo, ND, at Kohl's in Bursville, MN and finally at JC Penny in Fairmont, MN." (Lakeview Funeral Home, Fairmont, Minnesota obituary)