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Thomas Christoff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2018.

Thomas Christoff, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away at his residence Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born November 30, 1930 in Fort Wayne to the late George and Velma Christoff. He was a 1948 graduate of Elmhurst High School and then attended Ball State University. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He owned Gouty's Service Center and was involved and active in numerous groups and organizations throughout the community. He loved to golf, was an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan, and a member of the Fort Wayne Friars Club. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Margie Lou Christoff; daughters, Carrie (Anthony) Freiberger of Lake Geneva, WI and Amy Christoff of Springboro, OH; granddaughter, Elyse (Jonathan Eessalu) Freiberger of Chicago, IL; and brother, Dr. Nicholas (Beth) Christoff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Stavreti. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 3 to 7 PM at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 with a private family service to follow. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice or Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.

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January 23, 2018

Dave Burns

Thinking of you and your family during this time. I will always remember your pleasant attitude about everything. I always enjoyed playing golf at ORCC and seeing you in my office. Dave and Gayle Burns

January 16, 2018

Carol Gibbs

My mom and dad, Dorothy and Henry Kehr, appreciated Tom so much. Dad was always a car guy and babied his vehicles, and the fact that he trusted Tom and Gouty's to service his cars as the years went by says a lot! When Homestead was new, they enjoyed serving on the various committees with Tom and Margie. Then they both built new houses in the Hamlets at about the same time. I can still remember how happy my parents were when they told me that Tom and Margie were going to be their neighbors. I hope Mom's made some cookies and they are having a good time reminiscing up in heaven right now.
With sympathy, Carol (Kehr) Gibbs

January 15, 2018

Robert Nawrot

Enjoyed the numerous trips to Purdue games, with Tom and the rest of the gang.
Good times!
God speed!

January 15, 2018

Dear Amy, So sorry to hear of the loss of you Father. I remember meeting your wonderful parents when you lived here at Covington Creek. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jean Welker

January 15, 2018

Jim Crouse

I remember when Mr. Christoff was part-owner of Gouty's Service, and often gave customers (like myself) a ride to or from work when we were having our cars serviced. He seemed always to be in a good and positive mood. I'm glad to see The Rescue Mission as a preferred charity. GOD be with all the family.

January 13, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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