Jean M. Christianson, 91, of Elkhart Lake died Monday evening March 1, 2021 at Countryside Manor, Sheboygan. She is the former Jean Bruehl, born March 10, 1929 in Peshtigo, WI daughter of the late George and Jennie (Singer) Bruehl. Jean graduated from Peshtigo High School with the Class of 1947.

On August 27, 1949 she was united in marriage to Darrel Fifrick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Peshtigo. Darrel preceded her in death on June 12, 1975. On July 30, 1976 she married Ralph Christianson at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.

Jean worked as a teacher's aide for the Kiel School District for many years until her retirement. She was an avid walker, taking her path through town and past the lake. She enjoyed traveling and going for drives with her husband Ralph. Jean was also an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Ralph, three sons; Michael (Jeni) Fifrick, Johns Creek, GA., Tim (Kim) Fifrick, Kiel, Mark (Heather) Fifrick, Fennimore, WI., grandsons; Randy (Angie), Rick (Erin), Matt, Austin and Druw Fifrick, along with a great grandson; Kieran. Jean is further survived by sisters-in-law; Lenore Olsen, Delores Christianson, brothers-in-law; Richard (Maribel) Christianson, Ronald (Mary) Christianson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Darrel along with sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Private family services will take place at a later date with burial in the Riverside Cemetery, Peshtigo.

Jean's sons, daughter-in-laws and grandsons would like Ralph to know how much admiration and appreciation that they all have for the love, devotion and patience that Ralph has shown for Jean. We have been incredibly blessed to have him in our lives. We could not have asked for a more amazing Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather for our family.

Jean's family would also like to thank all the neighbors, friends and caregivers who helped in so many ways throughout the past few years. Your kindness and compassion was very much appreciated.