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CHRISTOPHER DODANE Obituary

CHRISTOPHER E. DODANE, 43, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, in Fort Wayne. Born in Washington, Ind., Christopher dedicated 20 years of his life to teaching. He will be remembered for the way he cared for his students and the positive impact he had on their lives. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a wonderful son. His strong Christian faith appeared in all he did. Christopher was also a member of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus; the St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School Board; and was a coach for many years with the Hoagland Youth League. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Dodane of Hoagland, Ind.; children, Jessica Dodane, Brett Dodane and Joseph Dodane; parents, Darrel and Gwen Dodane of New Haven, Ind.; sister, Kelly (Rob) Hamman of New Haven, Ind.; brother, Cory Dodane of Monroeville, Ind.; mother-in-law, Joan Girardot of Fort Wayne; sisters-in-law, Julia (Michel) Heckber of Ossian, Ind. and Jane (Trent) Kleine of Monroeville, Ind.; brothers-in-law, Jerome (Susan) Girardot of Huntington, Ind., James (Julie) Girardot of Fort Wayne and Jay (Jennifer) Girardot of Yoder, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Dennis Girardot. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church, 11337 South US 27, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., with a Rosary service at 1 p.m. Burial in St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests memorials may be made to the Education Fund of Christopher's children, St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School, or Masses. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 14, 2015.

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Sheila Kiefeer

August 10, 2020

Chris was truly a Christian man. He was the first to help those in difficult situations. It has been so difficult to accept his death as he had to much to give to his family and society. He is sorely missed.

Pamela (Kaiser) Perry

September 7, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Monica Nott

September 3, 2015

Darrel and family,my thoughts and prayers are with you .

September 2, 2015

Chris was a favorite at Oakview and Cedar Creek. I'll never forget the one time I got carried away with teaching and caused my students to miss their buses. I immediately started calling parents and guess who came to assist. Chris shared the calling and was so helpful in solving my dilemma. I'll always remember him as a hard working, honest and caring person. I surely will miss him. May God grant you comfort and lasting peace. Sheila Kiefer

August 20, 2015

Gwen & Family,
There are no words to express the caring thoughts that have been and are with you during this painful time. You, Darrell, and family are in our prayers.

Jim & Karen Martin

Todd & Shannon Buuck

August 17, 2015

Joyce and family: Deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. We wish you peace, comfort and God's blessings! Continued thoughts and prayers coming your way! God Bless you all!

Stan and Robin Peters

August 15, 2015

Darrell and family, we are sadden for your loss of Chris. Our prayers are with and for your entire family. Stan and Robin Peters

David Fry

August 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss,May our God sustain and keep the entire family in the hallow of his hand..

Debby Anderson

August 14, 2015

Joyce and Family
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. No words can ease the pain you are feeling but the love of your family and friends with help with the void Chris left. Chris left a huge impact on some many lives and will never be forgotten. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Dr. Jerry Garrett

August 14, 2015

Chris was one of my students in Educational Leadership at IPFW, when I taught there from 2000-2006, and was then let go with the rest of the Ed Leadership faculty. I cared about my student too, so I can understand what a loss this is. I think that an event like this is something we are never ready for, and I am at a loss as far as what to say. I enjoyed having Chris in class. I remember him vividly stopping by my office and telling me how much he appreciated having me as a professor. He said that he especially enjoyed my T555 class. It was a pleasure to meet him and to have him on board in several of my classes, which he said he took because he enjoyed my classes that much. This meant a great deal to me to hear this. I know that he will be missed. I am just grateful to know that the bible says that there is a purpose for everything, even though we do not always understand. My prayer for the family is that they will find peace and strength through this time of adversity; turning this over to God now; whose hands in which Chris surely now lies. It was a blessing to know him. It was a blessing to have him in my classes.

August 14, 2015

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

John and Lois Larson

August 14, 2015

Gwen and Darrel, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michelle Jones

August 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. It is evident that Chris touched many, many lives. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family.

Yvonne (Nicole) Peachey

August 14, 2015

So incredibly sorry for your profound loss. (High school classmate of Gwen's)

Ericka Wallace

August 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss. You and your children are in our prayers.

Vesta Fausnight

August 14, 2015

Joyce,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of working together at the City and hearing the wonderful stories of your family. I pray that all of you find the strength and help you need to make it through this tragedy.

Jeanine Keirns Brown

August 14, 2015

Gwen and family, We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our hearts go out to everyone. Prayers.

August 14, 2015

To the Dodane family,

We are praying for peace, strength and comfort for you. Our daughter was blessed to have been one of Chris' students in both 2nd and 5th grade. The gentleness, caring and fun-loving spirit with which he taught made a lasting impression on our daughter. We will always have wonderful memories of Chris.

God Bless,
The Pontius Family

Sarah Nichter

August 14, 2015

Love and condolences to your family!

Kim Jones

August 14, 2015

Joyce and family
My deepest condolences during this time. Know that you are not alone and that if you ever need to talk, please don't hesitate to reach out

Mary Richman

August 14, 2015

Words cannot express how I sorry I am for your loss. Wishing you strength for today and always. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Ann Scranton

August 14, 2015

Joyce and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with His peace and strength as you deal with this tragic loss.

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