Christopher Charles Friend, 69, of Cridersville, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born November 4, 1955, in Lima, OH, to Charles and Eileen (Kemper) Friend. They both preceded him in death. Christopher was united in marriage to Bonnie Merschman on June 22, 1985. She passed away on January 30, 2018.

Christopher was a truck driver for 23 years. He had worked previously in factories in the 1970s and 1980s.

Graveside Services were held on Friday, March 7, 2025, in St. John Cemetery, Delphos, OH.