Visitation: Friday, November 27
Noon-8 p.m.
Family Present from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Wise Funeral Service

Funeral: Saturday, November 28
10:00 a.m.
Woodlawn U.M.C.

Interment in Oakwood Cemetery

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Frederick E. "Fred" Christman, 87, formerly of 1355 Orchard Lane and more recently of The Inn at Orchard Park, died Sunday, November 22.

Fred was born in Bucyrus to the late Pearl Albert Christman and Nellie (Mollencop) Christman. On November 30, 1941 he married Jeannette G. Russell who preceded him in death April 30, 2007. Fred was a 1940 graduate of Bucyrus High School.

Fred is survived by five children, Juleen Brantingham of Lafayette, Louisiana, John (Fran) Christman of Winter Springs, Florida, Jayne (Michael) Roessner of Defiance; Jody Christman of Bucyrus and Joel (Gina) Christman of Cincinnati, as well as ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Fred was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Robert Brantingham and a brother, Richard "Dick" Christman.

Fred was employed by Farmers Citizens Bank and served as President from 1972 until his retirement in 1988. He was a lifelong member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church, life member Colonel Crawford Post #181, American Legion; life member Post 1078 V.F.W.; member Bucyrus Moose Lodge; former Trustee John Q. Shunk Foundation and Board President from 1979-1998; former member Bucyrus City Council and former Bucyrus City Auditor and had always been active in many civic and community activities during his life. Fred was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army receiving the European African Middle East Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal. He was pleased to serve as Grand Marshall, along with Jeannette, of the Bratwurst Festival Parade in 2006.

Calling hours will be after 12 noon Friday, November 27 at Wise Funeral Service where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at Woodlawn UMC at 10 AM with Reverend James Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with military rites provided by American Legion Post #181. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Woodlawn UMC or HomeCare Matters Hospice.

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