Christopher Messenger passed away at his home on October 9, 2021. Lifelong Des Moines resident, he was born to Julia and Gene Messenger on August 11, 1961. Music was his passion. Longtime member of the group Roze, he achieved success and is enrolled in the Iowa Rock’ Roll Hall of Fame.
Preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister Sandra. Survived by sister Susan (Messenger) Leo, nieces; Julia Leo and Erin (Boresi) Scaglione, nephews; Joseph, Peter, Patrick, Vincent Leo and Christopher VanVlair as well as 16 great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by cousins; Jane
and Kevin Messenger and many friends and bandmates.
Visitation 12 – 3pm at McLaren Funeral Home on Saturday, October 16, 2021, 801 19th Street, West Des
Moines, Iowa. Memorials to the Salvation Army.