Odd Kristiansen (81) of Wayne, NJ went home to be with his savior Jesus Christ on April 12, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Odd was born Feb. 26, 1936 in Flekkeroy, Norway to Ommund Kristiansen and Carrie Anderson Kristiansen. Odd and his wife Birgit Hansen Kristiansen were married 57 years and had three children.

Odd was a dedicated and loving father and grandfather. He worked with his hands and could fix anything. He was a dedicated member of Calvary Gospel Church, where he served in many capacities for 50 years. Odd is survived by his wife Birgit Kristiansen, his children Debbie Woodruff and husband Michael, of Plano Tx.; Carolyn DeFosse and husband Russ, of Lynchburg, Va.; and Kenneth Kristiansen and his wife Rachel of Kutztown, Pa. His grandchildren Ashley Woodruff, Bethany Woodruff, Emily Young, Brittany DeFosse, Chelsey Cluff, Alex Kristiansen, Kyla Kristiansen, and Konnor Kristiansen. He is also survived by his sister Iris Loevlie and brother Olaf Kristiansen and several nieces and nephews. His was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Mimmi Hodne and Linda Kristiansen.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Calvary Gospel Church    http://www.calvarygospel.com/  or Deerfoot Lodge, (a Christian boys camp) PO Box 228 Speculator, NY 12164  http://www.deerfoot.org/

The family would like to thank the many nurses and staff of Chilton Memorial Hospital and their hospice for the excellent care and support and Pastor Louie Curcio and his wife, Patty, and the members of Calvary Gospel Church for their love and support during this difficult time.