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Christopher Whitmer Obituary

WHITMER Christopher Rafferty Whitmer, age 32, of Columbus, passed away July 5, 2007. He was born May 30, 1975, in Columbus at Riverside Hospital. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Preceded in death by grandfather Wayne R. Petty and several great-aunts and uncles. Survived by father, Robert R. (Mareia) Whitmer; mother, Mary Ann "Petty" (Scott) Hartzel; brothers, Cody Whitmer, Craig Hartzel and Brett Hamilton; sisters, Sara and Savanna; grandparents, Maria (DiGioia) Petty, Robert and Patsy Whitmer; uncle, Wayne "Bob" Petty; aunt, Merry (Steve) Krempasky; also several other aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends at the MAEDER QUINT TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., on Sunday, July 8, 2007, 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, July 9, 2007, 10 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrow Chapel, 6440 S. High St. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. To sign online register please visit www.maederquinttiberi.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2007.

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Michelle (Litzinger) Waddle

July 23, 2007

Maryann,
I just found out today about Chris. My heart truly goes out to you and the family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle

Maggie Staton (Dean)

July 21, 2007

We just found out today about your loss and wanted to let you know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. After losing our daughter and sister on June 22nd we know how much prayer, family, and friends mean at this time. If would like to talk please call me anytime. (614)206-7101
Love, Cindy Dean and Jay and Maggie Staton (Dean)

Lisa Hayes

July 17, 2007

Maryann -
I want you to know how sorry I am about Chris. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Hayes

Joyce Cain-McGraw

July 14, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My son and your son were in grade school together. I have not told my Chris yet. He is in Afganistan on duty with Special Forces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joyce and Dave McGraw
Chris Cain's Parents

Jim Adams

July 13, 2007

Rob and Mareia- Our hearts go out to you. We think of you often and send our warm thoughts your way. Jim and Francie Adams,Frank and Marilyn Debelius, George and Barb Saylor, Theresa Roski

Cindy, Mindy & Dona Parsell

July 9, 2007

Mary Ann,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

We remember Chris as an ornery little boy. He was such a sweet little guy.

Laurel Avenue Friends,

Mike Mulford

July 9, 2007

I knew Chris when he was younger. through his Dad, He was a very fun loving, happy person
My heart goes out to the whole family
Mike & Jody Mulford

Tim and Shani Fouts

July 9, 2007

My husband grew up across the street from Chris(Jackson Rd)and we both went to school with him. We have not seen Chris in many years but both of us share great memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Angie Ross

July 8, 2007

They always said that...
"Only The Good Die Young"
I met Cris a few times on diffrent jobs, but he always made me laugh and made my days go faster, I am really sorry for the loss in your family,and we will keep you in our prayers.

Sophia Lewis

July 8, 2007

Mary Ann, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure there are no words to comfort you right now, but know there are a lot of people, including my self, that grieve for you and with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

amy evaline

July 7, 2007

I cannot put into words the pain I feel for Chris' family. He was a very dear friend to me for many many years and I know he will be greatly missed. God bless you all!

Barney & Kellie Barnes

July 7, 2007

Maryann I am so sorry to her about Chris our hearts and prayer is with you and Scott and family. We love ya. If you need anything just let us know.

Dirk Speakman

July 7, 2007

May you are in my thoughts and prayers,I know that no words can ease the pain in your heart but time will.Right now all you need to do is greve,in time your heart will mend.I love you and greve with you Dirk.

Angie Campbell Tevik

July 7, 2007

He was a brother to me. I will never forget the adventures we had growing up together.

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