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Christopher Griffis Obituary
Christopher Alan Griffis
45, of Cicero and formerly of Akon, IN, passed away on Monday, September 12 at Riverview Hospital. He collapsed after a pick up game of basketball at the Noblesville Boy & Girls Club. Born May 11, 1966 in Warsaw, IN, Christopher married Mari Stephen on June 9, 1985, and she survives.
Chris is the most successful team manager in Firestone Indy Lights Racing was currently manager of the Sam Schmidt Motorsports Indy Lights Team. A team which he had guided to 46 wins and four championships since 2004, and has all but locked up this year's title. Chris worked for Patrick Racing, Ganassi Racing, Bernstein Racing, and Panther Racing. Survivors include his wife, Mari Griffis of Cicero; two daughters, Clair (16) and Sophia (10) Griffis of Cicero; mother, Linda Griffis of Mentone, IN; father, Bob Griffis of Claypool, IN; sister, Heather and husband Josh Beery of Silver Lake, IN. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, September 16 at Hartzler Funeral Home , Akron, IN. Funeral srevices will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17 at the funeral home with Rev. Amber Karkosky-Litten officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery in Akron, IN. A memorial service will be held in the Indianapolis area at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation or the Kosciusko County Cancer Fund. Online condolences may be left at: http://www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
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Diana Horvath
September 17, 2011
My sympathies to the family of Chris Griffis. He had many friends in the racing world, I am glad to have met him and to have known this talented man. God Bless!
Vicky Thompson
September 17, 2011
I met Chris when his mother married my brother when Chris was 8 or so. He was always a respectful and sweet kid and he grew up to be a respectful and honorable young man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. We must hold his memories and never forget what a wonderful man he became and the joy he brought to the lives of others.
Andy Riggs
September 17, 2011
I first met and worked with Chris in 1988 at Patrick Racing. His passion for his career in racing, coupled with an honest, and calm demeanor made him a pleasure to work with and call a friend. Andy Riggs
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