Christian was born in the German settlement of Landau, Ukraine.
He immigrated to the United States from West Germany in 1951 with his parents Christian and Scholastika, his sister Elly and his brother John. His sister Hilde, brother-in-law Ed and nephew Ed followed a couple of weeks later. They initially went to North Dakota to their Uncle’s farm, and then moved to Spokane, WA and eventually to Denver, CO. The family all moved together as they went.

Christian was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers-in-law. He survived by his brother John (Emilie), numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great great nephews and great great nieces. Family was very important to him.

He was Uncle Chris to everyone who knew him! Everyone loved him.
He was a kind soul and good man. He was an excellent carpenter, business man, gardener and dancer. He loved his hammers and saws. He will be missed by his family and all those who knew him.

Rest in peace Big C. WE LOVE YOU!

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Archdiocese of Denver

Updated by : Erika Geiger