John Crist

A funeral service for John Crist of Newark will be held Thursday January 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Ellis officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Lutheran Cemetery.

John was born in Thornville Ohio on August 12, 1923 to the late Stanley and Ruth (Cooperrider) Crist. He went home Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the LPN. He was 87.

Mr. Crist was a graduate of Jacksontown High, class of ’41. He joined the US Army and served his country in Europe, including Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe, earning five battle stars.

Upon returning home, he became an automotive transmission mechanic, with most of his career at Brown’s Transmission of Newark He was a charter member of the Newark Bretheren Church with his wife Florence for over 40 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife Florence, daughter Deborah Lynne, brothers Kenneth and Carl, sisters Evelyn, Katherine, and a grandson Justin.

John is survived by his sons Rick (Patricia) Crist, Bill (Kimberly) Crist, daughter Betsy (Rodney) Probst, grandchildren Bill (Kristin), Jason (Jana) Crist, Cheri (John) Closser, Courtney (Josh) Pribonic, Matt (Jamie) Duston, and Amanda Miller (Matt Grove).

Great-Grandchildren Emily, Rylee, Logann, Isabella, Olivia, Khaia, Hunter, Jacob, and Hannah. Numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends that he met during his life. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone at LPN and Hospice of Central Ohio for their love and care. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home or go to www.CrissSchoedinger.com to sign an online guestbook or share a special memory. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio,2269 Cherry Valley Road Newark Ohio 43055 in his memory.