Christopher Dylan Manhardt

Christopher Dylan Manhardt obituary, Bourbon, IN

Christopher Dylan Manhardt

Christopher Manhardt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home - Bourbon on Oct. 10, 2024.

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Christopher Dylan Manhardt, 21, of Nappanee, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Christopher was born to Nathan Miller and Jessica Manhardt on October 6, 2003 in Columbia City, IN. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 2022. He worked for Forest River R.V. of Elkhart, IN as a general laborer, but was hopeful of moving up in the company. He was quick-witted and driven to succeed. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of his Camaro, attending car shows, drawing, playing his guitar, playing video games, board games and card games, working with electronics and different apps, he loved the color red, and animals, especially his cats and his bearded dragon, spending time with his brothers, and cooking pizza rolls, usually in the air fryer. He loved life and tried to live it to the fullest.
Christopher will be dearly missed by his mother, Jessica Manhardt of Milford, IN; his father, Nathan Miller (significant other, Megan Custer) of Bremen, IN; his significant other, Zhoey Rasnake of Nappanee, IN; his brothers: Preston Manhardt of Milford, IN; Wyatt Manhardt of Milford, IN; his maternal grandmother, Wanda Manhardt of Bourbon, IN; his paternal grandmother, Tina Miller of Mountain City, TN; paternal grandfather, Thomas Neatherly of Mountain City, TN; his aunt; Rebecca Doty; his great-aunt, Kristie Redman; his great-uncle, Burl Redman (Stephanie); along with several other aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.
Christopher was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Larry Manhardt, and his paternal grandfather, Jerry Miller.
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN).
A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Kristin Harp officiating.
There will be a private family burial following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family or to Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN 46504) to help with funeral expenses.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Christopher and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Manhardt and Miller families.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
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