He was born April 5, 1965, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, to parents Robert F. and Monica A. (Prestia) Doerfler. Chris graduated from Red Lion High School in 1983, received a Bachelor Degree from York College and a Master Degree from Phoenix University. He worked as a corporate trainer, most recently with Merryweather Foam in Barberton, Ohio.
God, guns, home improvement, and family were always paramount in Chris’s life. He was a devoted member of MissionView Church in North Canton where he served as a deacon. His favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends, watching Penn State and Steelers football, and sharing His faith in Jesus Christ.
On December 28, 1991, he married his beloved Gretchen (Gallatin) and together they raised their children Nigel (married to Kaitlyn Loughney) Doerfler and Bailey Doerfler. Chris is survived by his parents Robert and Monica Doerfler and siblings R. Eric (married to Julie Moffitt) Doerfler, Edie (married to Richard) Landis, Heidi (married to Matthew) Burg, Tom (married to Kelly Davila) Doerfler, Patrick Doerfler, and Ryan Doerfler along with many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members. Chris was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Ann Doerfler.
Chris’s wishes for cremation are being honored. Visitation will be held Friday, May 7, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Maranatha Bible Church, 1424 Killian Rd, Akron, OH 44312. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM on Saturday with Pastor Matt Haupt officiating.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. Chris was a big supporter of missions at MissionView Church. In lieu of flowers, donations towards missions can be made to MissionView Offices, 1303 West Maple Street, NW, Suite 104, North Canton OH 44720. Please note “missions/Chris Doerfler” on memo line.
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