Christian Louis Skadsem, 2, died on Friday, January 14, 2011 as the result of an accident at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Golv and Rev. Curtis Matz co-officiating. Burial will follow at Opdahl Cemetery in rural Newfolden, MN.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Thursday at the church.

Christian Louis Skadsem was born on September 17, 2008 in Thief River Falls, MN the son of Michael David Skadsem and Dawn Ann (Rehm) Lubitz.

He was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN by Rev. Curtis Matz. Christian was enrolled in the Early Childhood and Head Start programs with Shelly Peters and Missy Kautzman as his teachers.

Christian enjoyed playing in the snow, being with his brothers and sisters and he loved to make people laugh. Christian loved any outdoor activities. He liked to growl at his dad and loved going to the race track with his dad. He loved race cars, trains and tools. Christian was very independent and had a great evil look. He also enjoyed jumping on the trampoline and telling his uncle Mike happy nude year ! Christian recently throttled the snowmobile and near dumped his mother on her back. He loved animals, especially horses, puppies and kitties. He loved working on Daddy Deans semi and going for rides with him.

Christian was a cutie and had great eyelashes which made him a little flirt. He held a special place in the heart of all who met him. Once you met Christian he made a lasting impression. Even though he was only two years old, there are so many memories with Christian that there is not enough room to write them all.

Survivors include his mother, Dawn (Dean) Lubitz of Thief River Falls; his father, Michael (Jennifer Killmer) Skadsem of Newfolden; brothers and sisters, Benjamin Anderson, JeAnna and Zachariah Lubitz all of Thief River Falls, Cody and Alicia Skadsem, Emily and Christopher Killmer all of Newfolden; grandparents, Donna Rehm of Middle River, MN, Joan (special friend, Jon Bedard) King of Lancaster, MN, John and Sandy Lubitz of Thief River Falls Susan Skadsem of Newfolden, MN, and Charles & Virginia Huewe of Park Rapids, MN; great-grandparents, Angie Larson, Loretta Sourdif, Orville (Fran) Skadsem all of Thief River Falls and Frank Daniels of Bemidji, MN; aunts and uncles, Evan & Gloria Mapes of Thief River Falls, Tim & Gail Mapes of Brandon, FL, Pam Issendorf of Wright, MN, Mike Rehm of Middle River, Kimberly (Chris Jewell) Cullen of Thief River Falls, David & Michelle Lubitz of Thief River Falls, Sheri & Brian Schoon of Thief River Falls, Donna & Matt Rybakowski of Holt, Sandra & Dennis Bevington of Newfolden, and Dena & Duane Kautz of Lapeer, MI, Diane Huewe of Waite Park, MN and Robert & Sarah Huewe of Minot, ND; and several great aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Parker Skadsem, grandparents, Louis Rehm, Randy Skadsem; great-grandmothers, Marion Skadsem and Janet Daniels; and cousin, Christopher Issendorf.

Congregational Hymn: Jesus Loves Me accompanied by Carmen Gustafson
Special Music: In The Arms Of An Angel by Enya, Walk To Remember by Mandy Moore
Watching You by Rodney Atkins, When I Die Young by Miranda Lambert
Casketbearers: Bruce Lerol, Bill Kaushagen, Aaron Skadsem & Nicholas Wilson
Honorary Casketbearers: Benjamin Anderson, JeAnna and Zachariah Lubitz, Cody and Alicia Skadsem, Emily and Christopher Killmer; Carter Hoverson; and all of Christians family and friends.