Robert “Bob” Nile Christiansen

Robert Nile Christiansen passed away at home the morning of July 13, 2015, surrounded by family. Bob was 82 years old. Born in American Fork, Utah on August 14, 1932 to Armo and Verda Christiansen.

He joined the US Navy at an early age where he served honorably in the Korean War piloting landing craft. While stationed overseas, he met his beautiful wife Patricia and they were married on August 14, 1954 in the Philippines. Bob was truly a hard worker who dedicated 43 years to Geneva Steel as a talented electrician. After retirement he was able to spend time outdoors camping in their trailer, exploring ATV trials, panning for gold, river running, viewing wild horses and fishing at Strawberry. He loved fishing and shared this with his family. We know he is happy fishing with his brothers Joe and Morris Ingersoll again.

Proceeded in death by parents Amro and Verda Christiansen; daughter Patty (Carl) Wanlass; sister Carole Odden; brother Joe Ingersoll; brother Morris Ingersoll. Survived by his loving wife Patricia Christiansen; sister Connie (Howard) Bean; sister Janet (Winn) Pierce; son Bret Christiansen; son Dan (Stephanie) Christiansen; daughter Gay (Mike) Holman; Arthur (Elsa) Michael; Sandy (Boyd) Speers; Irene Totanes 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Friday evening from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary and from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services Saturday. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.