Myers, Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee Myers, 54, of Amana, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at his home. Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with the Rev. Connie Spitzack officiating. Inurnment will be at the Amana Cemetery, Amana. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Ginger; his parents, Robert and LouAnn Myers of Tiffin; a brother, Mark Myers (Deborah) of Iowa City; mother-in-law, Virginia Hoppe of Amana; brother-in-law, Robert Hoppe (Emilie) of West Amana; a nephew, Charlie Myers of North Liberty; nieces and nephew, Anna, Kathryn and John Hoppe; a grandniece, Ruby Myers; and his pets, Radar, Elvis and Jynx.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David in 1985; and his father-in-law, John Hoppe in 1991.

Christopher was born Feb. 24, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Robert and LouAnn Medalen Myers. He graduated in 1976 from West High School, Iowa City. Chris was united in marriage to Ginger Hoppe on Feb. 10, 1984, in Amana.

Chris began his business career as co-owner and operator of Happy Joe's Pizza in Coralville. He and his co-owners opened two additional locations in Fort Madison and Evansville, Ind. He then was employed with Means Services in the sales department. In 1987, Chris joined the family business, Krauss Furniture and Clocks, mastering the craft of furniture making. In 2008, he started his own business, Oscar's Wood Products, which he operated until his death.

Chris enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, shooting, skiing, and water sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and his pets. A good friend to all, he left a legacy that will not be forgotten.

Memorials may be contributed to the Cedar Valley Humane Society and Safe Haven of Iowa County.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.

Published Aug. 19, 2012 in The Gazette