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George Christman Obituary
George D. "Shorty" Christman, 81, Oley, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Vivian R. (Shade) Christman.
Born in Oley, he was a son of the late William and Edna (Reppert) Christman.
He was a 1947 graduate of Oley Valley High School and was a member of American Legion Post 878, Oley, and Oley Fire Company.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He owned and operated Christman's Meat Market, Oley, from 1975 until 2005, remaining active in the business until his death.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, David A. Christman, and his wife, Ruth Ann, and a daughter, Donna M., wife of Douglass Kase, both of Oley.
Other survivors include a brother, William Christman, and his wife, Thelma, Pike Township.
Also surviving are six grandchildren: Jessica A. Wagner, Amy L. Moyer, Nathan A. Christman, Kimberly A. Seyler, Katelyn E. White and Kristin M. White; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Blankenbiller Funeral Home, 423 Main Street, Oley, on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in Friedens Cemetery, Oley. Friends and family are invited to attend the viewings on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Contributions may be made to Oley American Legion Home, Post 878, PO Box 200, Oley, PA 19547, or Oley Ambulance Association, PO Box 381, Oley, PA 19547. To send a condolence online, please visit www.blankenbillerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Christman
Don Schwambach
February 27, 2010
To The Christman Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy.
Don & Betty Schwambach
February 25, 2010
TO THE CHRISTMAN FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE GOOD MEMORIES TO HOLD ONTO. MUCH SYMPATHY
ESTHER (REPPERT) AMOLE & FAMILY
Mike & Barb Schittler
February 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ROSE & GARY MYERS
February 24, 2010
DEAR FAMILY,
YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED . WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
Albert Ustaszewski
February 23, 2010
Christman Family,
My family and I offer our sympathy to you during this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of working for Shorty at the meat market. He was a great man and I will miss him a lot.
Ashley K. Dietrich
February 22, 2010
Dear Christman Family,
Shorty was an icon of the Oley Valley and will be deeply missed. His laughter and humor will resonate in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
The Himmelreich's
February 22, 2010
Dave and family,
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Please let us know if you need anything, big or small. He will be missed by many!
Margo Davidheiser
February 22, 2010
Viv and Family, my deepest sympathies to a wonderful man. I knew him from the doctors office. He will be sadly missed.
Jim Hill
February 22, 2010
To Dave, Ruth Ann & the entire Christman family,
I was saddened to hear of Shorty's passing. Many of my childhood memories have Shorty in them, from Scouts to learning how to play baseball the correct way. He will be missed.
Take care.
Tim and Robin Brossman
February 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kelly Master-Hackman
February 21, 2010
"Shorty" played ball with my grandfather and always had a story to tell me about those days when I went in to the market. He will be greatly missed by many many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless
Steven & Robin Noll & Family
February 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joyce and Dave Sharpley
February 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
katie hartline
February 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev. Fred Oleck
February 21, 2010
Dear Christmans, I read about "Shorty" death on the computer this morning. Jane and I want to offer you our deepest sympathy and pray that God's grace and confort will be with you this day and always.
cynthia catagnus
February 21, 2010
To the Christman Family,
Our prayers are with your family at the lost of a "great man," your husband, father, and grandfather , Shorty as everyone knew him.
He is the man who introduced my family to the Hazel Ham that I have taken all over the country for my family to enjoy.
He with your help has contributed so much to our community and will be missed by all.
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