Christopher R. Frese

Christopher R. Frese obituary, Lancaster, PA

Christopher R. Frese

Christopher Frese Obituary

Christopher R. Frese passed away at the age of 71 on June 13, 2024. Born in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of Herman C. Frese and Elizabeth S. Frese. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard S. Frese and W. Scott Frese.  

Chris is survived by his loving wife, Susan, loved children, Katherine S. Frese and James C. Frese and a sister Wendy J. Irwin (wife of Joseph M Irwin). 

He started working as a fisheries biologist at Muddy Run Ecological Laboratory in 1974 and went to Kleinschmidt Group in 2000. Most of his career was spent working on the Susquehanna River.  

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chris’s name to The Nature Conservancy, National Resource Defense Council or the National Kidney Foundation. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com 

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