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Mom
June 8, 2024
I love and miss you every day. I can't believe it's been 17 years since I hugged and kissed you. I have always hoped that you were happier where you are now then when I last saw you. I'm also hoping that you are taking care of Ba and Grandma and Pa which I know you are. I always love you and miss you. Love Mom
Aaron Glover
February 21, 2024
Chris I still think of you fondly and often. Sadly a lot of our friends from Law School are no longer with us. Hopefully they are with you.
I promised I´d come see you a long time ago. I regret that it´s taken so long. Life gets in the way sometimes. I will be in Orlando soon and intend to make the trip. Hopefully I can track you down.
Aunt Cindy
June 8, 2023
Hey Chris, the pain of your passing may dull with time but your memory is still very vivid!! I know you were a Gator, but when I go to the FSU games, I remember you were also an avid Nole fan! The fact of the matter is, you were always passionate about everything you did! I miss your laughter, and your love of family. I hope you and Tammy are getting the party ready for the rest of us. We will be there soon enough. Love you bunches still and always!!
Deborah Gierach
June 8, 2021
Chris I am so surprised each and every day at how much I miss you. There is still a very big hole in our family where you should be. your family and friends lives that you would have fit in with. I miss your sense of humor, your quick wit, and your ability to love us all as we still do today. You will never truly be forgotten by any one who loved you so very much. I love you Mom
Deborah Gierach
June 8, 2019
It's been so long since I have heard your voice, seen your smile and enjoyed your humor. We have lost several who loved you dearly, but, I'm sure you already know who. Chris, I never go a day without thoughts of you, how I wish I could tell you and anyone else that it doesn't hurt as much but that would be a lie. My heart breaks every day, I want so much to hold you again, but it was not meant to be. Missy still has a hard time missing you and really needs a brother who she can share with. I loved you from the first minute I saw you and nothing has changed. I miss you so much. I will always love you, Mom
Cindy Fettig
June 8, 2019
Miss him, his love and his laughter everyday!!
Chris having fun as usual.
June 8, 2017
Happy Birthday Chris. Not a day goes by that I don't want you here with me. The times we had together mean so much to me now. You were so funny and always knew how to make me smile. You always made me feel special and now that grandma is gone also I can only hope that you both are together and making each other laugh. I will always have you in my heart and will miss you every minute of every day, I want you here with me always but that is not the plan apparently, so I will do the best I can until I see you again. I miss you so much.
Mom
June 4, 2016
I miss you more then ever. This has been a tough year and keeping your memory alive for me is getting harder and harder. Your smile and sense of humor a needed badly. I miss you each and every day and wish so much that you were here to share the cousins weddings, your grandmothers, and most of all your father and I. You always were a bright source of smiles, humor and most of all your love. No one ever gave this family love like you did, and I hope that you felt the love from us in return.
I love you so much, miss you more each day and hope that you are here with me always. I will always love you, Mom
June 5, 2015
I keep wondering when losing you gets easier, you have been gone 8 years and it's still so hard. I still miss you so much, Your laugh, sense of humor and your love of your family. I wish everyday that you were still here. I love you so much and miss you even more. I love you Mom
Cindy
June 7, 2013
Your memories still vivid in my mind and your love of family deep within my heart. Love you!!
DEBORAH GIERACH
June 5, 2013
CHRIS, I MISS YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY. I WAS HOPING LOSING YOU WOULD GET EASIER WITH TIME, IT HASN'T. I MISS YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT, I MISS YOUR LAUGH, I WISH EVERYDAY WAS DIFFERENT, BUT LOSING YOU IS REAL AND THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER HAD TO DO. OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BE SAME AGAIN, WHEN YOU WERE PART OF OUR LIVES WE LAUGHED, WE LOVED, WE SHARED. THAT PART OF OUR LIVES IS GONE FOREVER. I LOVE AND MISS YOU, AND ALWAYS WILL . . . MOM
Tom Feiter
June 9, 2012
Happy birthday, brother. Miss you all the time.
June 7, 2012
Hey Chris, I still hear your laugh and tammi's on a daily basis. Can't wait till we meet again. Miss your delicious sense of humor and zest for life! Love you, Cindy
MOM
June 5, 2012
CHRIS, I MISS YOU AS MUCH TODAY AS I DID THE DAY YO PASSED AWAY. OUR FAMILY WILL NEVER BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU; HOWEVER, WE HAVE ALL TRIED TO LIVE OUR LIVES IN A WAY THAT YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF. YOU ARE SO LOVED AND MISSED. LOVE MOM, DAD, MISSY, TONY, MICHELLE, GRANDMAS, AUNTS, UNCLES, COUSINS. WATCH OVER US ALL.
MOM
June 8, 2011
HAPPY BRTHDAY CHRIS. AFTER 4 YEARS WITHOUT YOU I WAS HOPING BY NOW MISSING YOU WOULD BE EASIER, HOWEVER, JUST THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. I MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR LAUGH, YOUR QUICK WIT, THE ENDLESS ARGUMENTS (THAT I NEVER WON), BUT THE THING I MISS THE MOST IS HOW MUCH YOU MADE ME FEEL LOVED. YOU WERE NEVER TO BUSY, YOU ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL VERY SPECIAL AND NEVER MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIE TO ME ABOUT WHAT A GOOD MOM I WAS AND I LOVED YOU FOR THAT ESPECIALLY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND WISH EVERYDAY THAT I COULD HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME BE DIFFERENT. SO I GUESS I WILL GO ON MISSING YOU AND AM GOING TO ASK YOU TO TAKE CARE OF GRANDDAD, PA, NANIE,KIM'S LITTLE CHRIS, TAMMI AND JIM. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART, OH YES, TOMMY TAKES VERY GOOD CARE OF DAD AND I, HE LOVES AND MISSES YOU SO MUCH ALSO. I LOVE YOU AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM
June 6, 2010
Chris, There truly is not a day that goes by that I don't wonder why you are not with us. The gatherings are somehow a lot less colorful in your absence. We all feel an empty spot with you, Tammi, and Jim gone. I have no doubt that you are safe in our Lord's arms. See you soon. We'll keep Mom and Dad and Tony and Missy close for you. Aunt Cindy
June 5, 2010
CHRIS
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN THREE YEARS. I MISS YOU EVERYDAY. YOUR ABSENSE HAS BEEN SO EVIDENT; I FIND IT SO HARD SOME DAYS TO GET THROUGH THE DAY KNOWING YOU ARE GONE. YOUR SMILE, YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, HOW STUBBORN YOU WERE ALL ARE THINGS THAT I MISS. BUT, MOSTLY I MISS HOW YOU LOVED ME AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. YOU WERE ALWAYS FIRST TO SHOW ALL OF US THE LOVING AND CARING WAY YOU HAD FOR ALL OF US. I WILL SPEND THE REST OF MY DAYS MISSING YOU, LOVING YOU AND WISHING YOU WERE WITH US. WE WILL MISS YOU MARRYING, HAVING CHILDREN, YOUR SUCCESSES, WE WILL MISS YOU FOREVER.
I LOVE YOU
MOM
DEBORAH GIERACH
June 5, 2009
MY DARLING CHRIS
TWO YEARS HAVE GONE BY SO SLOWLY, I THOUGHT THE HEART ACHE WOULD BE BETTER BY NOW, I WAS WRONG. DAY IN AND DAY OUT I THINK OF YOU ALWAYS, THINKING YOU SHOULD BE HERE WITH US AND WONDERING WHY YOU AREN'T. YOUR PASSING HAS LEFT A LARGE EMPTY HOLE IN OUR FAMILY WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE, I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND
WILL MISS YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.
MOM
DEBORAH GIERACH
June 5, 2008
MY SWEET CHRIS
IT HAS BEEN ONE YEAR AGO TODAY THAT WE LOST YOU; THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN THE HARDEST YEAR OF MY LIFE. YOU HAVE LEFT SUCH A VOID IN MY LIFE THAT WILL NEVER BE FILLED. I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT ALL OF US TO GO ON
BUT I NEED YOU HERE AND KNOW THAT CAN'T HAPPEN. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND ALWAYS WILL, YOU WERE SUCH A BIG PART OF MY LIFE AND I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD HAVE MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, SO I WILL SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE TRYING TO MAKE YOU PROUD EACH AND EVERY DAY.
I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
MOM
Jamie McWilliams
May 2, 2008
John and Family...
I just heard of Chris' passing and my heart broke. Unfortunately, I know that loss too well. It has been 6-years since losing our Justin and while the memories have replaced that searing pain, there is still such a large loss in our lives.
John, a couple of years ago we talked at the WC convention about my Justin's death. I appreciated your support and understanding.
If I can be a friend to yourself or your family...let me know.
Jamie~
Gail Johnson
April 4, 2008
John, Debbie, Tony and Missy,
No words can express the loving sympathy I have for each. As our kids were growing up as neighbors we cherished our fun times. Chris will always remain in our thoughts, prayers and our heart. May God Bless each of you and create some peace within. Please know that though time passes, our prayers are ongoing.
Love,
Dennis Polhill
August 26, 2007
I am shocked and saddened to learn this sad news about Chris.
Kim Cochran
June 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Chris' family and friends. I was fortunate to know Chris in high school and he always kept me smiling in class. I was very saddened to hear this news. My prayers go out to you.
Adelaide McGowan
June 29, 2007
John, I am so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ad
Adelaide McGowan
Orlando, Fl
Rachel May
June 24, 2007
Dear Chris,
I'm still in shock. My soul feels split. A significant part of me, my past and my future is lost now that you are gone. We taught each other SO very much. If only you were still here so that we could continue this journey together...
Time cannot measure the depth of our love, nor will it be able to dissipate its radiance.
I will cherish our memories that remind me of how happy we made each other.
Your happy smiling face will always be in my heart and in that way you will live with me forever.
I take comfort knowing you are with God and in peace. Remember Chris, death is not a failure, it's a release!
Rest now Chrisy as I know one day our souls will reunite and be happy again.
I larf you! More than you know.
Rachel
James E. Gierach
June 23, 2007
Chris, God be with you and you with God. Keep ahead of the bulls. And may your life continue to serve as a catalyst for change and good. God bless and keep you.
Cousin Jim.
Cyn & Stephen Perry
June 22, 2007
John, Debbie and Gierach Family,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. God be with you and your loved ones and rest assured that we will see Christopher again, in paradise. Our prayers are with you.
Bruce Blackwell
June 18, 2007
John and Debbie: Julie and I were so terribly saddened to read of your loss in the paper last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Bruce and Julie Blackwell
Gizelle Grable
June 18, 2007
John, we were sorry to learn of your loss. We are keeping good thoughts for you.
Bernie Beigh
June 18, 2007
Dear Gierach Family,
I played Water Polo at Dr Phillips with Chris and always respected his fierce competitiveness. Although he wasn't the most experienced player on the team, he made up for it with his endless effort and winning attitude. Even though our team was not the most successful, Chris' sense of humor always contributed to making our practices and games enjoyable and memorable experiences.
I did not keep in touch with Chris very well since we parted ways in 1996 after High School but I did run into him around a year ago. We had an opportunity to catch up and I was pleased to hear how well his education and career was going. Chris was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences on your loss. God bless Chris.
Ernie Janvrin
June 17, 2007
John Debbie and Family,
I was shocked to hear of the loss of Chris. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette Pursley
June 17, 2007
To all the Gierach family,
I have just heard about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Henry
June 17, 2007
John & Family, words cannot express my profound sadness on the news of the passing of your beloved son, Christopher. His home going services were beautiful. May God loving arms provide solace and comfort to you and your family during this extremely difficult time.
Shirley Eriksson
June 16, 2007
To All Of The Gierach Family Members,
May it give you peace and comfort to know that you are surrounded with love and prayers from many friends and family members.
Our deepest sympathy,
Shirley and Leif Eriksson
Fred and Pat Deutschman
June 16, 2007
John,
We were so sad to hear the news about your son. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We send you our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Dusty Wells
June 16, 2007
John, Debbie, Missy, Tony & family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Chris's passing. We know that he must have been a truly shining star, a real blessing to all and will be deeply missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and please know that we truly hold you all in our hearts.
Fran Wells,
Dusty, Roger, JC&Jaden Wells-Titus
Sandy & TJ Kiefer
Megan Rogers
June 15, 2007
Dear Fettig and Gierach Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for your families in this difficult time. I knew Chris through David and Tony and have nothing but wonderful memories of your family! Please know I'm thinking of you all.
Larry and Jackie Stewart
June 15, 2007
John, Debbie, Missy and Tony,
Our hearts go out to you during this time of profound sadness. Chris was a bright light in everyone's life. You all will be in our prayers tomorrow and for many days to come. Our prayer is that our God will comfort you and give you peace. We love you all.
Larry, Jackie and Nanie
Rita Young
June 15, 2007
Dear John and your family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I vividly remember John telling me about Chris and how he was doing, his plans and his desire to go to Colorado. Chris will live on in each of you, with the wonderful memories you will always share. Please know that your friends and loved ones are praying for that peace that passes understanding. I pray that God will bless your hearts at this difficult time.Much love, Chris and Rita Young
Samantha Haynie
June 15, 2007
To Chris's Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Chris a couple years ago through mutual friends, and I wish I could have known him better. I remember his kindness and his sense of humor. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Kathy Moses
June 15, 2007
Debbie, John, Missy and Tony,
No words can express my sadness in hearing of Chris'death. What a loss for our family. I know he was a wonderful young man and that all of you love him so very much. The thing I will alway remember about Chris is how much he reminded me of his grandfather James Wells. That out spokeness, somewhat stubborn attitude, definently a "Wells" trait.
He will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers, and love are with you all.
Kathy Moses
Beaufort, SC.
Anthony Stamper
June 15, 2007
Dear John, Debbie & Family,
Again, Daniel and I are so sorry for your loss. Chris was a wonderful man who we truly enjoyed getting to know and have as a friend. Daniel & I feel privileged to have celebrated Chris' birthday with you while you were in Denver and for the opportunity to get to meet his family. Chris was very fortunate to have such a beautiful and loving family. He will be missed tremendously by his Denver friends.
Linda Allison
June 15, 2007
Dear John and Family,
I can not begin to express my sorrow over the passing of your most precious son Christopher. I did not have the priviledge of knowing Christoper personally but just knowing John tells me he is an outstanding young man. He is home with the Lord now and he is smiling down on all of us. I pray that you find comfort in the Lord and trust in him. He is there holding you up and carrying you through this most difficult time.
I wish I had more to offer as I am at a loss of what to even say at this time. But you can be sure that you are in my prayers everyday and I will continue to ask the Lord to bring you comfort.
Love,
Linda Allison
Randy & Susan Battistella
June 15, 2007
Missy & Family,
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Chris. Dino and Anna Battistella gave us the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna Shea
June 15, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Chris will be missed by so many people as he has touched so many people's lives. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna
Susan Herbolsheimer
June 15, 2007
Dear John and family,
Words can not express our sadness in the loss of your son.I know from working with John that you both are wonderful parents and a family so strongly based on the most important values in life and love for each other. May God wrap his arms around you and your family. We are keeping you very near in our prayers each day.
Lynn Oglesby
June 14, 2007
Dear John, Debbie and Family,
May your beautiful memories give you strength and may God Bless You and Comfort You. With Deepest Sympathy.
Joanie Trapp
June 14, 2007
Dear Gierach family,
Since I heard of your son's passing you have been and are continually in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. God's peace that passes understanding be with you all. I grew up and went to school with Tammi, and my mom lives two doors down from Dahl. What an amazing young man you shared with the world. Wishing you love and comfort from our heavenly Father who holds us all in His arms,
Joanie Trapp
[email protected]
Joanne Bates
June 14, 2007
John and Family,
I just want to offer my condolence for your son, Chris. He seems to be a very loving person.
I don't know if you remember me. Joanne Bates, we all lived in Azalea Park,Patsy,Cindy,Janice, David, Roy and Dalia. I tried to find Dalia's phone number but I only had an old one. She can contact me at my e-mail address.
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss. May God comfort you at this time and in the days to come.
June Jeffrey
June 14, 2007
John,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
With deepest, deepest sympathy,
Barbara Collins
June 14, 2007
Mine and my family's prayers and thoughts are with your family. I know your faith in God will sustain you through this sad and difficult time.
Jack and Brenda White
June 14, 2007
Dear John, Debbie and family,
We don’t know how to even begin to tell you how devastated we were to learn of Chris’s sudden death. We are all in a state of shock.
Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with each of you, during this challenging time.
We feel blessed to have known Chris. He was very special. He was bright, entertaining and especially dedicated to his friends and for that, he will always be remembered.
Chris had so many wonderful attributes. You could always count on his conservative political convictions to be a source of good conversation whenever we would see him.
We can only imagine how much you will miss him. We hope that you will draw upon your own strengths and the strength of other loved ones that hold you in their thoughts.
Know that you have our very deepest sympathy and know that a great number of people care about you and are thinking about you in your time of sorrow.
There is light ahead if you always remember that Chris is in good hands – with God. He is preparing a place for all of us to reunite one day. This much, we know to be true.
.
.
John Courtney
June 14, 2007
Chris;
We watched you grow up and then lost track of you as you made your way from Gatorville to Colorado.
Your passing reminds all of us that life is a gift and none of us can keep it forever. Your love for your family and friends made your gift a rich one for everyone who knew you.
Now we can only trust that in God's limitless grace you will one day be reunited with those who will remember and love you always.
Until then, the wonderful memories must suffice.
John, Beverly, Justin and Ashley Courtney
Patrick Sweeney
June 14, 2007
Dear John, Please accept our sincere prayers and sympathy in your family's loss. I am sure that your son is smiling down from heavan and watching over you, your wife and children. Sincerely, Patrick and Joy Sweeney
Cindy Fettig
June 14, 2007
Hey Chris, I so want to thank you for your passionate and sincere love of ALL family, even those of us you found a little off base. I always felt important and special with you. You are loved now as when you were with us physically. I will take comfort in your beautiful smile as God holds you. I will aspire to get down "Born Free" as fast as you did going backwards as you laughed at me doing my best to keep up going forward. You will be in my thoughts daily as I continue to rembember Pa, Tammi, and Jim. You taught us to laugh in life. THANKS!!
Robin, Trae, Dom(our angel),David,Dane Hurt
June 14, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family John. If you ever need a friend to talk call us, your pain and grief of loss are shared. Friend and family are and will be your support as well as your religion. Use them to get through this terrible time of a parents worse nightmare. Your family are in Robin and I thoughts and prayers forever. We give you and your family our deepest deepest sympathy and wish the best to you in these trying times.
debbie gierach
June 14, 2007
chris, i can't even imagine our lives without you. you have left us with an empty place where you are suppose to be. i always admired your love of life, and your unquestioning love for your family and friends. your sense of humor was delicious.
i will be living my life with you in mind and heart.
i love you and i always knew you loved me.
i will love you always, mom
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