Christopher Dale Doemel

Christopher Dale Doemel, 44, of Okemos, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor. Chris was born November 23, 1971, in Lafayette, Indiana, to William N. and Nancy J. Doemel. He graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1990 and from Grinnell University in 1994.

Chris worked for Macalester College, Apple Computer, Keynote and Dynatrace in various computer and web development capacities. He enjoyed music in all its forms, especially jazz and opera, travel and outdoor activities, and gaming with friends.He was an active member of The Presbyterian Church of Okemos singing in the choir and serving as elder and webmaster.

Chris is survived by his parents, his close friend Marlene Brewbaker, and his Old English Sheepdog, Baxter. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale and Irene Walcutt and Mary Doemel.

A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, at the Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos, MI 48864 with reception to follow immediately after. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, any gift be made to the Presbyterian Church of Okemos.

We have created a site where you can see and contribute images of Chris: https://www.flickr.com/groups/chris_doemel/

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.