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KEITH CHRISMAN Obituary
ARCANUM — Keith Jay Chrisman Sr., age 72, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away at 10:07 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his residence. Keith was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Greenville, Ohio, and the son of the late Russell and Wilma (Fetters) Chrisman.
Keith was retired as a dairy farmer in the New Madison, area.
He was a member of the Castine Church of the Brethren, a life time member of the American Jersey Cattle Club, former member of the Ohio Jersey Cattle Club, Preble County Jersey Cattle Club, was the Mississinawa Valley 1st American Farmer, was awarded the Outstanding Young Farmer of Darke County by the Greenville Jaycees and was awarded the Outstanding FFA National Crop Farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rusty Edward Chrisman in 1968.
Keith is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Christian) Chrisman of Arcanum. They were married June 28, 1963. Also their children, Jay (Brenda) Chrisman Jr. of Arcanum, Hallie (Scott) Foureman of Bradford and Kim (Marvin) Epperson of Camden, Ohio; grandchildren Tailor (Ethan) Weaver, Lucas Chrisman, Colby Chrisman, Stuart Epperson and Cheyeanne Epperson; brothers Jim (Fran) Chrisman of Arcanum and Joe (Bo) Chrisman of Logan; sisters Judy (Richard) Grim of Union City, Ohio, and Joy (Paul) Welch of Lexington, Kentucky; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Castine Church of the Brethren, 624 US Route 127, Castine, Ohio, with Pastor Greg Hyre officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:-8 p.m. at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of the services at the church. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Darke County or the Castine Church of the Brethren. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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Krystal Lindenborn
March 30, 2017
Keith was a great guy!! I loved staying at the farm with Kim when I was younger!! They had cow shaped erasers. I will always remember those days of riding moon the horse and taking apples from a fruit farm. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers!! Krystal Jeffers-Lindenborn
Angie Thomas
March 29, 2017
Cindy, I'm so sorry I won't be able to make it to the service. I looked through all the slide show pictures and it breaks my heart how little we all get to see each other. Please let Jay, Hallie & Kimmy know I am thinking of you all.
Connie Bruner
March 29, 2017
Jay and Family, We send our thoughts and prayers to each of you in the loss of your father. Sincerely, Gary and Connie Bruner
Susie Libert
March 28, 2017
Keeping The Chrisman family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Gustafson
March 28, 2017
Keith was a dear, sweet man who loved his Lord. Praying for the whole family as they adjust to the absence of their beloved.
Les Trittschuh
March 28, 2017
Lifting you all up in prayer.With deepest sympathy,
Les and Sharon Trittschuh
Gary Hatton
March 28, 2017
Is this the same Keith Chrisman that, briefly, lived with his parents, on State Line Rd. and attended Springfield School, in Franklin Co., Indiana? Was his father a minister of the Gospel? We were buddies during that period.
In any case, my condolences to the family of this man. I have studied the photos and he appears to have been a pleasant man that achieved much in this life.
Roger Brooks
March 28, 2017
Dear Friends I am sorry to hear of Keiths passing, we know he is God's hands. It does bring back many years of great memories.
Tim & Linda Hunt
March 28, 2017
Cindy, Tim and I are so sorry for your loss you are in our prayers
Gladys Neff
March 28, 2017
Your in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry. My sincere sympathy. Gladys neff
March 28, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
Dean Hunt
March 28, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. Keith and I were inseparable in elementary school until his family moved from the Arcanum area. I remember he wanted to be a dairy framer even then.
Connie & Ted Wyan
March 27, 2017
May your love for God comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Richard Martin
March 27, 2017
Bless you Keith, may you enjoy your new life above. We know that you will no longer have to suffer the pains and medical problems you endured for so long.
Cindy, take peace in knowing that Keith is now watching over you as you had watched over him. God Bless
Jeff and Sherry McCabe
March 27, 2017
Praying for all of you.
Charles "Skeeter" shaw
March 27, 2017
So many memories and always your smile involved in all, Keith you were a great man and raised a wonderful family. My prayers are with the family.
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