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Christopher John Friend

Nov 11, 1975 – Apr 28, 2020

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The family will hold private services for Chris.

Christopher John Friend, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  He was born in Long Beach, CA, on November 11, 1975, son of John and Carol (Née: Thuriot) Friend.

Chris enjoyed the time he spent as a bouncer and an established mechanic.  He collected HELL of Hot Wheels and other knickknacks. Chris had a love of Halloween; right down to owning his own hearse. He enjoyed competing in car shows, thrift shopping, and camping with his family and friends.

Chris is survived by his loving companion and partner, Angela Felton; his six children, Matt Friend, Holly Friend, Mike Cornelius, Dakota Cornelius, Zachary Cornelius, Hailey Friend, all of Racine;  his brothers and sisters, Mike Friend, Tony (Sarah) Wilkey, Brian Felton; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Julianna, Alex, Lucas, Nora; and uncle, Ricky Thuriot.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents, John and Carol Friend; and grandparents, Emil and Peggy Thuriot.

The family will hold private services for Chris.

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  1. Gail Herzog says

    April 30, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Angie, so very sorry for your and the kids loss. Our deepest sympathy
    Gail and Jim Herzog

  2. Warren Brazeau says

    April 30, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    See you on the other side brother

  3. Mary Ann McGinn says

    May 1, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    Chris will be missed in the neighborhood. He left way to soon.
    I’ll never forget him stopping over for a little chat while I was going through chemotherapy.
    Or seeing the two of you taking Chevy and Zelda out for a stroll.
    He liked his trucks and I’ll remember the occasional appearance of the hearse.
    Rest in peace!

  4. Rick & Debbie Schenkenberg says

    May 1, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    Chris will be greatly missed at all the car shows. We enjoyed seeing all the new stuff he did to the hearse. We will feel his loss. Our sympathies to your family.

  5. Tina durand says

    May 1, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    This is so sad. I have known chris all of our lives. Our moms were best friends. It was a sad day when carol passed away, but it is even sadder that chris is now gone to. I am so sorry mikey, angela, and all the kids and his family and friends. You will be missed! Keep an eye over everyone!

  6. Margie Stuckey says

    May 1, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray God brings you peace through this troubling time. I will pray for your family.

  7. Doreen Uick (Jeff and Steve's Mom) says

    May 3, 2020 at 10:27 am

    Mike sorry to hear of your brothers passing

  8. Heather Gick says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:42 am

    Angie our deepest sympathies and most fervant prayers are with you. I can’t imagine your pain right now, but know that Chris’ pain is over and he is now in the house that God built for him. May He Bless you and keep you and your family in peace.

  9. FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says

    May 6, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    REST IN PEACE, MR. FRIEND…… WE HOPE YOU DISPLAY A POSITIVE ROLE IN HEAVEN THE WAY YOU CARRIED YOURSELF HERE ON EARTH. NEVER NEGATIVE.

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