Christian "Chris" Schell

Christian "Chris" Schell obituary, Lakewood, OH

Christian "Chris" Schell

Christian Schell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Berry-McGreevey-Martens Funeral Home & Cremation Service on May 7, 2024.

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Christian "Chris" F. Schell passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2024. Chris was predeceased by his wife, Carol Jane and his daughter Janet Catherine Lindsay. Chris is survived by his son Greg, his niece Jane Sinclair, his grandchildren, Maximillian "Max" Schell, Heather Lindsay and Derek Lindsay and his great-grandchildren Dylan, Brayden and Bennett Lindsay.
Chris was a graduate of Heights High School and Case Institute of Technology (class of 1958). He was an exacting and detail-oriented engineer who practiced for over 40 years with DLZ (formerly Stilson & Associates).
Chris was a member of the Bay Village Kiwanis club and a Mason (Willoughby Lodge). A lifelong Clevelander, Chris was a diehard Browns and Indians fan. He was also a student of Civil War and WW II history. Chris enjoyed socializing, playing cards and going to lunch with his friends.
Private interment Acacia Memorial Park. www.BerryMcGreevey.com
Berry-McGreevey-Martens Funeral Home and Cremation Service
26691 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH 44145
440-617-1911

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