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Christopher Tennyson Obituary
Christopher Tennyson, age 42, of Menasha, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Christopher was born on January 9, 1974, In Saginaw, Michigan, to Clarence and Linda (Schmitz) Tennyson. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, creating meals for his family and friends, and music—especially the music of the Grateful Dead.
Survivors include his parents, Clarence (Susan) Tennyson, and Linda (Michael) Everson; his maternal grandparents, Robert (Gladys) Schmitz; and many step-sisters and step-brothers, other relatives and friends. He is further survived by his Goddaughter Jada Van Stippen, his best friend Laurie Van Stippen, and his constant companion Marley. Christopher was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence (Loretta) Tennyson and his cousin Mike Allender.
Memorial services for Christopher will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton, with Rev. Chad Starfeldt officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Monday from NOON until the time of services. A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
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Joseph Schwartzkopf
March 26, 2025
9 years have went by and You´re still in my heart. I miss you my good friend! I love you Tenny!
Joseph Daniel Schwartzkopf
March 14, 2024
8 years have passed Tenny and I still miss you every day my friend. I miss you Tenny! Until we meet again.....
lucy kidd
May 27, 2016
Tenny was a great, honorable, awesome person. I truly enjoyed his passion for life, his laugh, and his humour. Tenny will truly be missed. Now heaven will rejoice. Until we meet again Tenny......
Lucy Kidd
Jennifer Strebig
April 10, 2016
So sorry for you loss. My Mom Lisa Strebig remembers him as a child. He was a sweet kid
Shawn & Tori Pitsch
April 5, 2016
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of the Tennyson Family and Friends! We will never forget his smile. We know that he is in good hands! He will always be in eternal life and in the hands of JAH! RASTAFARI !!!
Angela Zilisch-Nickel
April 5, 2016
You always talked good of others and made the best outta the crappiest of situations. You wll be missed. May you have peace. Til we meet again.
Joe n Dawn sheldon
April 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Jason
April 1, 2016
Dear Linda and family, sorry for your loss. Prayers for God's guidance during this difficult time. Chris was always there when you needed a hand or Friend to talk to. I have many memories that I'll never forget of the good times we shared. Going to miss you "Tenny" rest in peace
Sue Green
April 1, 2016
Dear Linda and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son.
The loss of a child is a difficult experience to work through.
Hopefully in time you'll be able to look past the sadness and remember all the happy times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sue (Sonnleitner) Green
Lynda N.
March 31, 2016
Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences go out to all of you. May God give you the strength you need to guide you through this very difficult time.
Angela Owen
March 31, 2016
Rest in Peace my dear friend! You have created a lot of special memories for me and my girls! My heart breaks for your family.......never forgotten!
Carol Domkowski
March 31, 2016
Chris was a good friend of Todd's. So sorry for your lost.
Carol Domkowski
Kimberly Laeyendecker (Baer)
March 31, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend. I will hold the memories we shared close to my heart forever.
Sending love and prayers to his family and friends.
Shantel Manske
March 31, 2016
Known u since I was 15 and no matter what u tried to make the best of everyday. U will be remembered til we meet again.
March 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jacki Zeller
March 30, 2016
Chris will truly b missed. So many memories. I miss u my friend n will nvr 4get all the time we shared. Thank u 4 being apart of my life.
April Hershman
March 30, 2016
Your laugh and smile was contagious! Fill heaven with your favorite songs. #AngelAmongUs
Steph Keeley
March 30, 2016
"Standing on the moon
With nothing else to do
A lovely view of Heaven
But I'd rather be with you"
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