Clayton Christiansen was born at Juanita on December 25, 1921 to Paul and Alma Tams Christiansen.
On June 22, 1947 he married Theresa Fadness, the daughter of Seven and Tilda Bergstad Fadness. Theresa was born September 26, 1925 at Binford.
They had eight children and a foster child: Beth, Becky, Robert, Joan, Russell, Jerome, Jill, John and An Sook.
In 1942 -1945 Mr. Christiansen served in the Air Corps. He belongs to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He owns and operates a service station and bulk plant.
Mrs. Christiansen taught school.
They are active in the community.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 72B