Christopher James Zollinger

Christopher James Zollinger obituary, Wichita, KS

Christopher James Zollinger

Christopher Zollinger Obituary

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Christopher James Zollinger was born in Wichita, KS on March 28, 1980. He passed on February 22, 2025. He started his schooling at Stearman Elementary in Wichita and graduated from Goddard High School in 1998. Chris worked in the construction industry for various companies. Chris had an amazing heart and was always willing to help someone out. His main loves in life were his two surviving sons, Blake and Matt Zollinger.
Chris was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Joe and Rosetta Zollinger, and Geroge and Donna Storey.
He was survived by his parents, Tressa and Lee Daniels, and Joe and Jennifer Zollinger. He is also survived by his sister, Janelle Zollinger; brother, Ryan (Erin) Zollinger; half-siblings, Ali Marks, Joshua Zollinger; step-siblings, Rachelle (Annie) Daniels, Jerrad (Amiee) Daniels, Jessica (Clayton) Pykiet, Jacob (Jordan) Miller. In addition, Chris was survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
Memorials have been established with: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023; Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc., PO Box 48101, Wichita, KS 67201.

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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita

6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924

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