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Christopher Wassem
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Christopher M. Wassem, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
A son of the late Howard M. “Max” and Lois M. Fellers Wassem, Chris was born in Canton, Ohio on November 7, 1950. He served as a member of the United States Army from 1970 to 1973.
Chris is survived by a son, Rylan Wassem of Dover.
In addition to his mother and father, Chris was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Wassem, and a brother, Greg Wassem.
The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia is handling cremation care. There are no planned public services.
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