Gary W. Christopher of Imperial, MO passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday July 19, 2026. He was born in St. Louis, MO on January 21, 1941 to the late George and Ruth (nee Mallow) Christopher; beloved husband of Debra G. Christopher, loving father and stepfather to Karen (Jeff) LaBrot, David (Lisa) Christopher, Dawn Arens, Jason Michael Smith, Rachel (Dave) Kohn; loving brother to Ronnie (Sandy) Christopher, loving brother-in-law to many; loving grandfather of Melissa Hellwig, Brad LaBrot, Matthew LaBrot, Cody Christopher, Colten Christopher, Tony Christopher, Landon Kohn, Madison Kohn, Dakoda Arens, Sierra Pasek and JeSarah Glowacki; loving great grandparent to many and loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews; Dear Friend to all he met. Preceded in death by his brothers Ernest (Dorothy) Christopher, James Christopher and his sister Georgia Whitebread.
Gary was a charter member of the Arnold Eagles and a member of Teamsters Local 618.
Visitation will be held at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler F