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Jack Christoffel Obituary
At 16, Chris left home to serve our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He then worked with the Merchant Marines for a few years. After returning to Aurora he met and married Ruth in 1953. He eventually started his own business, operating a convenience store called Chris' for 38 years.
Chris's first love was his family, coaching their sports teams, getting involved at their schools, taking summer vacations and attending many Father/Daughter dances! He turned their backyard into a 'sports-plex' where it became a gathering place not just for his children and grandchildren, but for kids from the neighborhood as well.
He and Ruth enjoyed traveling in the U.S., always making a stop in Las Vegas on their way to Phoenix. He loved playing cards, especially with his grandchildren. He was a big sports fan and played basketball into his 70s. He treated everyone without judgment and with respect. His commitment to treating everyone equally earned him many loyal customers and life-long friends, and he was a positive example to all who knew him.
He will be dearly missed by his eight children; Keith, Kathy (Tom) Richter, Patti (Steve) Sutarik, Jim, Janice (Mike) Lagergren, Clare (Bob) Dorsch, Marcia (Pete) Masloski, and Julie (Gary) Brown; 33 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and his sister, Marion Barrette.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth and grandson, Andrew Christoffel.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 1 PM until the time of sharing 4 PM at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM, Monday, January 13, 2020 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, corners of Lancaster and Hardin Aves., Aurora, IL 60506. Burial will be private
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: supportRAD.org - This organization funds the Special Olympics in which Chris' grandson, Sammy, participates.
To sign the online guestbook please visit www.healychapel.com. 630-897-9291.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jack Christoffel
Jean (O'Donnell) Laskowski
January 17, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a wonderful, kind, friendly and helpful person to work for.
JOHN DOUGLAS WILLIAMS JR
January 15, 2020
May God BLess an keep you.Good man.Well remembered.Out EAST!! TRASK and NEW YORK STREET.The old store.FARNSWORTH,and back to Hill Ave. R I P.
John D. Williams(Johnny)
Gainesville, FL.
Audrey and David LeCavalier
January 15, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He sounds like a wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace.
January 12, 2020
Simply put, a one-of-a-kind man. I remember how he stopped a Sunday BB game at Annunciation to offer my forever yelling Mom, Shirley Hartlaub, his whistle wondering if she could do a better job, all in good fun! A life-long family friend of my parents, the man who sponsored the first athletic team I played on Chris's baseball team, and someone who had a good word for everyone. Bless him and may he rest in peace.
January 10, 2020
Lifelong friend of my Dad Albert Cinto Sr. Your both at Peace now. May your memory be Eternal. Bob and Susan (Cinto) Argenta
January 10, 2020
Lifelong friend of my Father Albert Cinto Sr. Your both at peace now. May your memory be Eternal. Bob and Susan (Cinto) Argenta.
Tony Toma
January 10, 2020
I was Jacks paper boy and he always treated me kindly. Condolences to the family
Craig Bonifas
January 9, 2020
Thank you Mr. Chris for all the Sundays you let us invade your yard to play basketball and water basketball in your pool. Ping Pong Tournaments in the winter. Chris was a good example of someone who could stay young even when he had more birthdays. Ground Hog Day will never be the same.
Kevin Kramer
January 8, 2020
Great Memories growing up with the Christoffel family! Jack will be missed! "The family is my thoughts and prayers"
Sue (Ziman) Beane
January 7, 2020
Love and Prayers to the family I know he will be missed
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The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506
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