Forrest Dean Christner, 86, of Ollie died on September 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family after battling cancer for 17 years.
Forrest was born on July 23, 1934, the son of Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner. He graduated from Ollie High School by way of GED and proudly served in the US Air Force. Forrest was a member of Ollie Baptist Church.
He was a hard worker, having worked for 28 years for the fertilizer plant, West Liberty Liqui-Grow. He also owned and operated Christner Excavating for many years.
He married Trilla Weber, on February 24, 2006. He had a deep enduring appreciation for the land, always loved to travel, go on vacations, camp, and take boat rides. Above all he mostly enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.
Forrest’s spirited demeanor and fiery determination guided his entire life. His work ethic was immeasurable and his “can do” approach was legendary. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
He was a beloved husband and best friend to Trilla Ann Christner; father to his two children, daughter, Kimberly Sue Bodkins of Iowa City and stepdaughter, Cecilia Kessel Adam of Fairfield; grandfather to 11 grandchildren; great grandpa to 10 great grandchildren; brother of Marvin Christner of What Cheer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Lee Christner; stepson Randal Lester McKinsey; five sisters, Ruby Rockhill, Lucille Koth, Viola Schaeffer, Maxiene Carris, and Freda Quick; and brother, Hubert Christner.
The family would like to thank Lisa Upton and Amy of Essence of Life Hospice for their excellent care, compassion, and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ollie Baptist Church and Essence of Life Hospice.
Picture and obituary from Iowa Cremation.
Forrest was born on July 23, 1934, the son of Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner. He graduated from Ollie High School by way of GED and proudly served in the US Air Force. Forrest was a member of Ollie Baptist Church.
He was a hard worker, having worked for 28 years for the fertilizer plant, West Liberty Liqui-Grow. He also owned and operated Christner Excavating for many years.
He married Trilla Weber, on February 24, 2006. He had a deep enduring appreciation for the land, always loved to travel, go on vacations, camp, and take boat rides. Above all he mostly enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.
Forrest’s spirited demeanor and fiery determination guided his entire life. His work ethic was immeasurable and his “can do” approach was legendary. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
He was a beloved husband and best friend to Trilla Ann Christner; father to his two children, daughter, Kimberly Sue Bodkins of Iowa City and stepdaughter, Cecilia Kessel Adam of Fairfield; grandfather to 11 grandchildren; great grandpa to 10 great grandchildren; brother of Marvin Christner of What Cheer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Lee Christner; stepson Randal Lester McKinsey; five sisters, Ruby Rockhill, Lucille Koth, Viola Schaeffer, Maxiene Carris, and Freda Quick; and brother, Hubert Christner.
The family would like to thank Lisa Upton and Amy of Essence of Life Hospice for their excellent care, compassion, and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ollie Baptist Church and Essence of Life Hospice.
Picture and obituary from Iowa Cremation.
Forrest Dean Christner, 86, of Ollie died on September 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family after battling cancer for 17 years.
Forrest was born on July 23, 1934, the son of Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner. He graduated from Ollie High School by way of GED and proudly served in the US Air Force. Forrest was a member of Ollie Baptist Church.
He was a hard worker, having worked for 28 years for the fertilizer plant, West Liberty Liqui-Grow. He also owned and operated Christner Excavating for many years.
He married Trilla Weber, on February 24, 2006. He had a deep enduring appreciation for the land, always loved to travel, go on vacations, camp, and take boat rides. Above all he mostly enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.
Forrest’s spirited demeanor and fiery determination guided his entire life. His work ethic was immeasurable and his “can do” approach was legendary. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
He was a beloved husband and best friend to Trilla Ann Christner; father to his two children, daughter, Kimberly Sue Bodkins of Iowa City and stepdaughter, Cecilia Kessel Adam of Fairfield; grandfather to 11 grandchildren; great grandpa to 10 great grandchildren; brother of Marvin Christner of What Cheer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Lee Christner; stepson Randal Lester McKinsey; five sisters, Ruby Rockhill, Lucille Koth, Viola Schaeffer, Maxiene Carris, and Freda Quick; and brother, Hubert Christner.
The family would like to thank Lisa Upton and Amy of Essence of Life Hospice for their excellent care, compassion, and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ollie Baptist Church and Essence of Life Hospice.
Picture and obituary from Iowa Cremation.
Forrest was born on July 23, 1934, the son of Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner. He graduated from Ollie High School by way of GED and proudly served in the US Air Force. Forrest was a member of Ollie Baptist Church.
He was a hard worker, having worked for 28 years for the fertilizer plant, West Liberty Liqui-Grow. He also owned and operated Christner Excavating for many years.
He married Trilla Weber, on February 24, 2006. He had a deep enduring appreciation for the land, always loved to travel, go on vacations, camp, and take boat rides. Above all he mostly enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.
Forrest’s spirited demeanor and fiery determination guided his entire life. His work ethic was immeasurable and his “can do” approach was legendary. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
He was a beloved husband and best friend to Trilla Ann Christner; father to his two children, daughter, Kimberly Sue Bodkins of Iowa City and stepdaughter, Cecilia Kessel Adam of Fairfield; grandfather to 11 grandchildren; great grandpa to 10 great grandchildren; brother of Marvin Christner of What Cheer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Lee Christner; stepson Randal Lester McKinsey; five sisters, Ruby Rockhill, Lucille Koth, Viola Schaeffer, Maxiene Carris, and Freda Quick; and brother, Hubert Christner.
The family would like to thank Lisa Upton and Amy of Essence of Life Hospice for their excellent care, compassion, and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ollie Baptist Church and Essence of Life Hospice.
Picture and obituary from Iowa Cremation.
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