Craig D. Messner

Of Silver Spring, MD passed away on March 4, 2024 following a brief illness. Born in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of the late C. Irvin (aka Irvin C.) and the late Ruth Ann (Davies) Messner.
Craig was a graduate of Lancaster Country Day School, and High Point College, High Point, NC. Majoring in political science. During college he was a member of the Upsilon Xi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national dramatics honorary society. He also did graduate work at the American University, Washington, DC.
In his younger days he was active in various theater groups. Craig also served as a legislative intern with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He worked various jobs in his lifetime, including as a technical editing consultant and as a lighting specialist. He was a member of National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
Craig was known for his singing voice and enjoyed karaoke with friends. He was also an accomplished ballroom dancer. He shared a lifelong fascination with aviation, never tiring of visiting airports as a child, flying, and eventually developing a near encyclopedic knowledge of numerous aircraft.
Craig is survived by an adult child and a brother David V. Messner of Ephrata, PA.
A public memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 10, 2024 in the Chapel of the Presidents at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Craig's memory to a charity near to his heart, Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children. Make donations to: CSAAC, attn. Christopher Drayton, 8615 East Village Ave., Montgomery Village, MD 20886.