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I work for him at Thrifty my prayers and condolences go out to his family.May God comfort them in Jesus name.
Eddie Chatman
December 11, 2025 | Work


Kirkwood, Illinois
1957 - 2025
ST. LOUIS - Christopher "Chris" Auffenberg Sr. died unexpectedly on Nov. 17. He was only 68 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.
Chris was born on Jan. 22, 1957, to James and Barbara (nee Coppedge) Auffenberg.
Chris was the beloved husband of...
Read MoreI work for him at Thrifty my prayers and condolences go out to his family.May God comfort them in Jesus name.
Eddie Chatman
December 11, 2025 | Work
I met Chris when we were in 7th grade. He was the kindest person I knew then and knew now. Always met you with a smile and had a great way of making you feel like the only one there. First person to call you when you were dealing with an illness, celebration or loss of a family member,or just to check in. Very few times in life do you meet such a warm, caring human being. We just lost our Dad in August and one of the first text was from Chris. He even checked in a month later to see how I...
Melinda Schmitt Hagedorn
December 07, 2025 | Friend
Chris graduated from Chaminade on the 25th anniversary of my own graduation. I wish I'd accomplished the smallest fraction of what he's done in the years since.
David Wilmot
December 07, 2025