Published in the Springfield (O) News-Sun, 8-27-2017
CLARENCE E. "JUNIOR" CHRISTIAN JR.
Age 90, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Clarence was born to Clarence E. Christian, Sr. and Bessie Jane (Friend) Christian on April 12, 1927 in Dayton, OH.
He married Peggy Reaver on September 25, 1948.
Junior worked for 60+ years as a heavy equipment operator, starting out with his father until leaving for the United States Army in 1945. He was stationed in Italy. After returning from the service in 1947, he again worked with his father until 1952, when he went out on his own. He worked extensively on many projects in Dayton, Springfield, Tipp City and New Carlisle areas.
From clearing sites, digging basements, clearing fence rows and etc. He love pushing dirt. He was especially prized in creating many ponds in the area.
In 1962, Junior developed County Haven Mobile Home Court near Medway, OH. Also in Medway, he started C&M Ready Mix Co. One of Junior's most favorite hobbies was his love for steam, owning 8-9 steam engines over his lifetime all perfectly restored.
He was a member of the original Darke County Steam Threshers Association of Greenville, OH, the Tascawarus Valley Steam Threshers Association of Dover OH and the Mad River Valley Steam Threshers Association of Urbana, OH. Junior's prize engine was a 110 Case fully restored with his son-in-law, Greg Thomas.
In 1985, the 110 Case was trucked to 5 shows, 4 in the states and one in Canada. He and his wife, Peggy made many dear friends in the Steam Family Circuit. He was also a member of the Nation Pike Association in Brownsville, PA, featuring antique heavy equipment. Among other pieces here that he showed and operated a CAT dozer fondly named "Felix". Along with this show, again came many new wonderful friends. He was also part of the Flying Angels Club at the New Carlisle Airport.
Junior is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of nearly 69 years; a son, Rodney and his wife, Pam; a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Greg Thomas; grandsons, Christian Thomas and his wife, Shannon, Matt Wilkerson and his wife, Jennifer; great grandchildren, Gage and Chloee Thomas, William Cameron and Taylor Wilkerson. Special friend, Eliza Hershberger; extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, and two sisters.
Burial in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, OH.
CLARENCE E. "JUNIOR" CHRISTIAN JR.
Age 90, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Clarence was born to Clarence E. Christian, Sr. and Bessie Jane (Friend) Christian on April 12, 1927 in Dayton, OH.
He married Peggy Reaver on September 25, 1948.
Junior worked for 60+ years as a heavy equipment operator, starting out with his father until leaving for the United States Army in 1945. He was stationed in Italy. After returning from the service in 1947, he again worked with his father until 1952, when he went out on his own. He worked extensively on many projects in Dayton, Springfield, Tipp City and New Carlisle areas.
From clearing sites, digging basements, clearing fence rows and etc. He love pushing dirt. He was especially prized in creating many ponds in the area.
In 1962, Junior developed County Haven Mobile Home Court near Medway, OH. Also in Medway, he started C&M Ready Mix Co. One of Junior's most favorite hobbies was his love for steam, owning 8-9 steam engines over his lifetime all perfectly restored.
He was a member of the original Darke County Steam Threshers Association of Greenville, OH, the Tascawarus Valley Steam Threshers Association of Dover OH and the Mad River Valley Steam Threshers Association of Urbana, OH. Junior's prize engine was a 110 Case fully restored with his son-in-law, Greg Thomas.
In 1985, the 110 Case was trucked to 5 shows, 4 in the states and one in Canada. He and his wife, Peggy made many dear friends in the Steam Family Circuit. He was also a member of the Nation Pike Association in Brownsville, PA, featuring antique heavy equipment. Among other pieces here that he showed and operated a CAT dozer fondly named "Felix". Along with this show, again came many new wonderful friends. He was also part of the Flying Angels Club at the New Carlisle Airport.
Junior is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of nearly 69 years; a son, Rodney and his wife, Pam; a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Greg Thomas; grandsons, Christian Thomas and his wife, Shannon, Matt Wilkerson and his wife, Jennifer; great grandchildren, Gage and Chloee Thomas, William Cameron and Taylor Wilkerson. Special friend, Eliza Hershberger; extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, and two sisters.
Burial in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, OH.
Published in the Springfield (O) News-Sun, 8-27-2017
CLARENCE E. "JUNIOR" CHRISTIAN JR.
Age 90, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Clarence was born to Clarence E. Christian, Sr. and Bessie Jane (Friend) Christian on April 12, 1927 in Dayton, OH.
He married Peggy Reaver on September 25, 1948.
Junior worked for 60+ years as a heavy equipment operator, starting out with his father until leaving for the United States Army in 1945. He was stationed in Italy. After returning from the service in 1947, he again worked with his father until 1952, when he went out on his own. He worked extensively on many projects in Dayton, Springfield, Tipp City and New Carlisle areas.
From clearing sites, digging basements, clearing fence rows and etc. He love pushing dirt. He was especially prized in creating many ponds in the area.
In 1962, Junior developed County Haven Mobile Home Court near Medway, OH. Also in Medway, he started C&M Ready Mix Co. One of Junior's most favorite hobbies was his love for steam, owning 8-9 steam engines over his lifetime all perfectly restored.
He was a member of the original Darke County Steam Threshers Association of Greenville, OH, the Tascawarus Valley Steam Threshers Association of Dover OH and the Mad River Valley Steam Threshers Association of Urbana, OH. Junior's prize engine was a 110 Case fully restored with his son-in-law, Greg Thomas.
In 1985, the 110 Case was trucked to 5 shows, 4 in the states and one in Canada. He and his wife, Peggy made many dear friends in the Steam Family Circuit. He was also a member of the Nation Pike Association in Brownsville, PA, featuring antique heavy equipment. Among other pieces here that he showed and operated a CAT dozer fondly named "Felix". Along with this show, again came many new wonderful friends. He was also part of the Flying Angels Club at the New Carlisle Airport.
Junior is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of nearly 69 years; a son, Rodney and his wife, Pam; a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Greg Thomas; grandsons, Christian Thomas and his wife, Shannon, Matt Wilkerson and his wife, Jennifer; great grandchildren, Gage and Chloee Thomas, William Cameron and Taylor Wilkerson. Special friend, Eliza Hershberger; extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, and two sisters.
Burial in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, OH.
CLARENCE E. "JUNIOR" CHRISTIAN JR.
Age 90, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Clarence was born to Clarence E. Christian, Sr. and Bessie Jane (Friend) Christian on April 12, 1927 in Dayton, OH.
He married Peggy Reaver on September 25, 1948.
Junior worked for 60+ years as a heavy equipment operator, starting out with his father until leaving for the United States Army in 1945. He was stationed in Italy. After returning from the service in 1947, he again worked with his father until 1952, when he went out on his own. He worked extensively on many projects in Dayton, Springfield, Tipp City and New Carlisle areas.
From clearing sites, digging basements, clearing fence rows and etc. He love pushing dirt. He was especially prized in creating many ponds in the area.
In 1962, Junior developed County Haven Mobile Home Court near Medway, OH. Also in Medway, he started C&M Ready Mix Co. One of Junior's most favorite hobbies was his love for steam, owning 8-9 steam engines over his lifetime all perfectly restored.
He was a member of the original Darke County Steam Threshers Association of Greenville, OH, the Tascawarus Valley Steam Threshers Association of Dover OH and the Mad River Valley Steam Threshers Association of Urbana, OH. Junior's prize engine was a 110 Case fully restored with his son-in-law, Greg Thomas.
In 1985, the 110 Case was trucked to 5 shows, 4 in the states and one in Canada. He and his wife, Peggy made many dear friends in the Steam Family Circuit. He was also a member of the Nation Pike Association in Brownsville, PA, featuring antique heavy equipment. Among other pieces here that he showed and operated a CAT dozer fondly named "Felix". Along with this show, again came many new wonderful friends. He was also part of the Flying Angels Club at the New Carlisle Airport.
Junior is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of nearly 69 years; a son, Rodney and his wife, Pam; a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Greg Thomas; grandsons, Christian Thomas and his wife, Shannon, Matt Wilkerson and his wife, Jennifer; great grandchildren, Gage and Chloee Thomas, William Cameron and Taylor Wilkerson. Special friend, Eliza Hershberger; extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, and two sisters.
Burial in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, OH.
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