Christopher E. Gatchel
Christopher E. Gatchel, 45 of Marysville, died Saturday October 27, 2018 at his home.
He was born May 4, 1973 in Oscoda, Michigan to Theodore and Brenda (Bone) Gatchel, they survive in Prospect.
Christopher was a 1991 graduate of Elgin High School and 2001 graduate from Otterbein University, earning a degree in Business Administration. He was employed at United Healthcare as a coding analyst.
He was a passionate family man, who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his children and family. Christopher was an avid sports fan, who loved his Buckeyes, the Denver Broncos, New York Mets and Columbus Blue Jackets. He was always quick to offer memorable 1 liners and loved to bestow nicknames of those closest to him. Chris loved his Siberian Huskies and wolves. He had a smile that could light up any room.
Surviving is his wife: Erica Lynn (Sinsel) Gatchel, Marysville, daughters, Jordin (Nathan) Ensminger and Myckenzie Gatchel both of Westerville, son, Keaton Gatchel, Marysville, stepson, Jaecob Pletcher, Marysville, sister, Lindsay Gatchel, Lewis Center,
Niece and nephew, Macie and Grayden Smith, grandmother Evelyn Bone, Pharr TX
Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and friends
Friends may call Thursday November 1, 2018 from 3-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, private family services will be held Friday, Deacon Kevin Kehn will officiate. Family services will be then held at the Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, 6478 Winchester Blvd. #405 Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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