Donald Clay Christenson, 98, Tescott, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Clay was born October 10, 1918 in Tescott to B.E. and Edith (McCaddon) Christenson.

He attended schools in Tescott and was a 1937 graduate of Tescott High School. Clay and Bonnie Chambers were united in marriage on April 18, 1942 at the courthouse in Minneapolis. He served in the United States Army from 1942-1945. Clay worked for the Northern Natural Gas Company for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Choral Stover.

Survivors include his wife of 75 years, Bonnie; daughter Suellin Renninson; granddaughter Heather Berry; two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a nephew Steven Stover,

Private inurnment will be in the Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Memorials may be made to the Tescott United Methodist Church or the Tescott Lions Club.