On Sunday, May 15, 2011, Christopher I. Dunkelberger passed away peacefully at the age of 78 as a result of a long-term heart condition.

Christopher will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia, and their children, Christina Brandt (Jim), Bonnie Williams (Mark), Dawnita Stoddard (Randy), Amy Clark, Tim Dunkelberger (Beth), Helen Ly, Pam Gunter (Todd), Paula Craft (Gregory) and Lanetta Corrigan (Damon). Christopher will also be remembered by his 33 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his surviving brothers, Mason (Betty) and Benjamin (Peggy) and his sister Anita Sanders (Milford), as well as nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Christopher was born in Olympia, Wash. Jan. 5, 1933, and spent most of his life in the Northwest raising his family. He was known for his skilled craftsmanship in building cabinets and specialized woodworking.

He graduated in 1951 from Olympia High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He moved to Anchorage in 1999 where he enjoyed fishing and spending time in his garden with his wife and family. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and faithfully served in many callings in the church throughout his life.

Christopher was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Luella, brothers Wayne, Robert, Justus and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held in Eagle River on Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 10012 Chandalar St., Eagle River. Family viewing will be held from 2-2:30 p.m., public viewing from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and funeral services will begin at 3:30 p.m.

A second memorial service will be held in Lacey, Wash., on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building located at 1602 Ruddell Road SE. Family viewing will be held from 9:30 -10 a.m., public viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. and funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Directly following the memorial services in Lacey, there will be a graveyard service at Mills and Mills Memorial Park, 5725 Littlerock Road, Tumwater, Wash.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from May 19 to May 20, 2011.

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May 29, 2011

To The Dunkleberger Family, We were saddened to hear of Chris's passing. We send our deepest sympathies and will remember the fun times we had with all of you while growing up. Take care. Love From "the old neighborhood", The Luce's (Bill, Betty, Missy, Julie, Paul,and Megan)

May 23, 2011

So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. My love goes out the family. Doris [Brown] Williamsw

May 22, 2011

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF CHRISTOPHERS PASSING.CATHERINE CRIMMINS YEARGLE CLASSMATE FROM OLYMPIA HIGH CLASS OF 1952 FROM EAST MOLINE, ILL

May 20, 2011

Dunkelberger Family, Our prayers and thoughts to the family. It was fun fihing with him and the family. We'll miss seeing him. Love Monte and Janet Grow Wasilla Ak

Sandie & Lon Parrish

May 19, 2011

We enjoyed visiting with Chris almost every Sunday morning for 30 to 45 minutes before service, even though we weren't close friends we will truly miss him and our thoughts & prayers are with Pat.

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