Wayne O. Christner Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 16, 2025, at the age of 88, Wayne O. Christner of Middlebury, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Olen Christner and Polly Christner (Miller); his siblings, Orville Christner and Marlene Wagler; and his sister-in-law Ivy Christner.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy; his children, Kevin Christner of Indianapolis and Starla Miller (Dan) of North Vernon; his stepdaughter Tammy Hofer (Herb) of Valparaiso; his granddaughter Sonja Lazo (Luke) of North Vernon; his stepgrandsons, John Hofer and Matt Hofer of Valparaiso; his brothers, Dean Christner of Shipshewana and Olen Christner, Jr. (Inez) of Shipshewana; and his sister-in-law Gertie Christner of Shipshewana.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home (1003 S Main St, Middlebury, IN 46540). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (720 S Main St, Middlebury, IN 46540). A burial was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at the Grace Lawn Cemetery (700 E Warren St, Middlebury, IN 46540).
Memorial contributions may be given to either the First United Methodist Church or the Middlebury Township Fire Department in appreciation for the assistance that they have provided to the family.
