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Grand Forks, N.D. - Ray passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND at the age of 75.

Ray Garret Christianson was born in Ross Township of Roseau County, on September 5, 1941, to Rudolph and Myrtle (Lee) Christianson. He attended Haug Country School and Greenbush High School, graduating in 1959. After high school Ray went to the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus for two years. In 1961, Ray married Lillian Breiland. They were blessed with five children; Robby, Corena, Cindy, Danny, and Scott. He started dairy farming and milked cows for 30 years. In addition...