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CHRISTOPHER POLITTE Obituary
Christopher ("Chris")
E. Politte
February 14, 1960 - August 17, 2020
Christopher ("Chris") E. Politte was born on Valentine's Day in the year of 1960, fitting for a person loved & admired by all who knew him. Chris had a natural ability to talk to any-one, a love for adven-ture & unbound intellectual curiosity.
Chris died on August 17, 2020, the day of his 35th Wedding Anniversary to loving wife, Jane B. Politte; he leaves behind Jane and three adoring sons, John C. Politte, Jacob B. Politte & Jeb L. Politte. He was born in Borger, Texas, moving to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, at the age of two. Chris is survived by his parents, Leo L. Politte & Nadine M. Politte, and siblings and their spouses Mark & Sue Politte, Kelly & Mark Meyer, and Timothy & Sandy Politte along with beloved niece & nephews Marie, Daniel, Ben & Will.
Graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1982 with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, Chris' career with Accenture (for-merly, Andersen Consulting) took him from Minneapolis to Denver & all parts in between, landing his family next to the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve in the hills of their adopted hometown of Austin, Texas.
Chris retired in 2007, to spend time with his sons, carefully grooming their interests in Sooner football, Cardinal baseball, the Tour de France, Niki Lauda, gardening, technology, travel, basketball, angry birds, soccer & the list goes on.
Chris' generosity with friends & family knew no limits. He was dearly loved by brothers & sisters-in-law, Steve & Janna Cole, Greg & Janine Wheeler & Clint & Jaquita Corley, & worshipped by nieces & nephews, Jordan, Elaine, Carter, Joe, Liza, Caroline, Claire & Cole. His infectious love of life & fun earned Chris the name "Mr. Disney".
He cherished the many friendships he made along the journey as an ATO brother, St. Stephens parent, little league baseball coach, angel investor, caring neighbor & devoted community volunteer.
Turns out, Mr. Disney was God's Valentine gift to all of us. So many hearts were broken when we lost him. He will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Liver Foundation or Western Hills Little League (Austin).
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Memories and Condolences
for CHRISTOPHER POLITTE
M
August 28, 2025
Thinking of u always .
Rest in peace , Chris !
M
August 18, 2024
May ur soul rest in peace, C.
Don R Bates
September 14, 2023
Chris was my best friend in High School and my roommate freshman year at OU. His sense of humor was what I remember most, and I was lucky to re-connect when I was in Austin for business trip. Rest now brother, you lived life well and brought so much joy to everyone who met you. See you on the other side...
Mark Tillman
August 18, 2023
Mr. Disney, we miss you! Yet, we know you are in a much better place than we. We are thankful your pain and suffering are no more. I pray we may one day reunite, share, and laugh about our Earthly paths. I am again saddened upon this anniversary. We miss you my friend!
Mari
August 17, 2023
Never forgotten
Mark Tillman
August 17, 2021
You are missed my friend! We remember you as we approach the first anniversary of your passing into eternity with Him. We are all much better for knowing you. Your impact on us is far, wide, and wise. Rest In Peace. Mark
Mari R.
August 17, 2021
Thinking of you always.
May your soul rest in peace, Chris !
Mark Tillman
August 23, 2020
I am deeply saddened of this news. Chris was my best friend in High School. We recently reconnected and began reminiscing of days long ago. We laughed and laughed as we remembered our stories past decades ago. A part of me passed with Chris :-(
Mary Closmann Kahle
August 23, 2020
To the Politte family, I have very fond memories of working for Chris during my time at Andersen Consulting. He was unfailingly kind, generous with praise, and good-natured in what were often some long hours and tight deadlines. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mari Radu
August 23, 2020
Dear Chris,
You are being loved! I hope you are surrounded with much love where you are now. In a better place. You will be missed forever. And never forgotten.
Your friend, M.
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