Chris graduated from the Florida Air Academy in 1986 and Stephen F. Austin State University in 1991, and was a telecommunications expert, businessman and entrepreneur.
Chris, an avid mountaineer had attempted 6 of the 7 highest summits of the World including; Mount Kosciuszko in Australia, Mont Blanc in Europe, Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mount Everest in Asia, Mount McKinley in North America, and Aconcagua in South America.
Chris is survived by his wife Dané Tiensch, and their two children, Taylor and Emily; his parents Rita and Richard Tiensch of Fernandina Beach, Florida; a sister Heike Tiensch of Houston, Texas; parents-in-law, Pam and Carl Leisner of Midway, Tennessee.
A celebration of Chris' life will be held at 10:30 on Tuesday, September 20, at the TDS Exotic Game Ranch and Pavilion at 11600 Carl Rd, Creedmoor, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sherpa Education Fund at www.sherpaedfund.org in memory of Christopher Tiensch.
