London, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Christe was born March 22, 1951 in Burlington, the son of Willis T. and Mabel Celestine Moore Christe. He married Shirley Denney and they later divorced.
Mr. Christe worked at Dresser Rand Iron Works in Burlington for 45 years. He enjoyed hunting, fast cars, gardening, and his friends. He liked to fish and spent a lot of time on the river. He was an avid Hawkeye football and basketball fan. He was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by a daughter, Erica Christe of Greenfield, Indiana; a son Shane (Brandy) Christe , stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois; four grandchildren; brothers, George (Mary) Christe of New London, Paul (Patricia) Christe of Thayer, Missouri; and sister Mary Larson of New London. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Larry, sisters Betty Jane Christe and Phyllis Turnquist, and one nephew Clarence Turnquist.
According to his wishes, Mr. Christe has been cremated and there will a private family inurnment in Jaggar Cemetery, rural Danville. There will be a visitation beginning after noon on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the famil...[more]