Emil M. Christiansen, 72, of Akron, formerly of Naples, FL, passed away September 10, 2011, in Yuma, CO.
He served in the US Navy, and later as a deputy sheriff in New York.
He is survived by his wife Judith Wind Christiansen, daughter Dionne Penny Rempe, grandchildren Ashley and Adam Rempe, and his sister Mildred Zimmer. He is also survived by his step-daughter Rachel (James) Cline and grandchildren Ashley, Anthony, and Kyle Cline.
He is preceded in death by his parents Albin and Mildred Peterson. He is also preceded in death by his brother Robert W. Christiansen.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.