Daniel Allen Christensen Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Memorial Chapel

Daniel Allen Christensen

10/7/1955 - 9/17/2015

Obituary For Daniel Allen Christensen

Daniel Allen Christensen died unexpectedly in his home on September 16th, 2015 in Fremont, CA. He was 59 years old.

Dan was born on October 7, 1955 in Salem, MA to his parents, Frederick and Barbara Christensen. He graduated from Salem High School and attended San Jose Automotive Vocational School. The Christensen’s moved to Fremont where Dan worked as a master mechanic for Dodge for 25 years. He retired in 2009 and dedicated his remaining time to coaching boys’ soccer at Mission San Jose High School and mentoring in the local referee program.

Dan always had a passion for sports. As a youth, he ran track, and played soccer. He was an avid Patriots fan but adopted the 49ers as his local favorite. On game day you would find Dan either in the Niner’s stadium or watching from his living room couch. Dan was very involved in the Youth Soccer Program of Fremont. He was awarded Mentor of the Year and Ironman for exceptional contributions for Fremont Youth Soccer. However, what made Dan happiest was coaching his son’s, Danny, soccer team from the age of 4 to 18 years old.

Dan possessed an exceptional talent for diagnosing and fixing cars. He could listen to an engine and tell you the problem. Throughout his career, he continued to further his education and achieved the highest certification of Master Mechanic.

Dan is survived by his son, Daniel J. Christensen of Riverside, CA, whom is a firefighter for Riverside City and engaged to Katelyn Walker of Riverside, CA.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Thursday, September 24th at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dan’s life.

Services

24 Sep

Memorial Mass

11:00 AM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

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10/01/2021

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10/01/2021

valerie christensen-palaski

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10/01/2021

Rob Downing

Dan was a team member, colleague & most importantly, a friend. For over a decade, he & I together braved the crests & troughs of Refereeing, sharing the high points & enduring the lows. Through rain, pain & skeptical players or parents (or both) Dan maintained an equanimity that never failed to find the silver lining. He was uncompromising in his pursuit of excellence, whether as coach, referee or mentor. He will truly be missed.
10/01/2021

Janie Haughn

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Coach Dennis, and Janie Haughn

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