Jewell Mae Christiansen (nee Olson/Fredeen) passed away peacefully at Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home on April 15, 2025 at the age of 90.
Jewell was born January 24, 1935 in Isanti County, MN and was a graduate of St. Cloud State University. She became a lifelong elementary teacher in Dassel-Cokato. After retiring from teaching first grade, she remained in Dassel and was an avid gardener, quilter, and chocolate chip cookie maker.
She is survived by her husband, James R. Christiansen, sons: Peter Fredeen, Steven Fredeen, stepchildren: Bill Matney, Cathy Courtney, James W. Christiansen, Dan Christiansen and many grandchildren.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Walter and Myrtle Olson, first husband Richard Fredeen, and daughter Jane Gabrielson (nee Fredeen).
A beloved wife and mother, she is home with the Lord now.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 21, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Cokato, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior.
Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota. #320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com