Christopher Wiedenhoeft

Christopher John Wiedenhoeft, 64, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed on to heaven Friday September 12 at 2:08 AM after a prolonged battle with cancer. He passed peacefully, at home with his family and two German Shepherds. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ralph and Arleen Wiedenhoeft. He grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota as well as in Deerfield and Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He attended Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam for High School where he was on the wrestling team.

After High School and after a brief enlistment, he was accepted into the Air Force Academy where he majored in Business.

After graduating, his first duty station was Eglin AFB in Ft Walton Beach, FL where he served as a Cost Estimator. He worked with many people on the base and that is how, in 1986, he met his wife of 38 years, Ruth Wiedenhoeft-when her father, Julius, introduced them at a friend's wedding. Together they joyfully traveled to many places around the country and the world.

He was the proud father of Sienna Marie Mikkel, Christopher Daniel Wiedenhoeft II, David Julius Wiedenhoeft, and Ryan Christian Wiedenhoeft.

On May 4, 1995 he bought a roofing company and later renamed it to Champion Roofing Services, after his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who is his Champion. He grew the company and it prospered for over 30 years. It was a blessing to his family and provided jobs for many people. The company was the source of all the charitable giving he was able to do over the years. He felt very blessed to give and loved giving very much.

Chris was preceded in death by: his grandparents; his parents; his youngest brother, Joseph Thomas Wiedenhoeft; and his youngest son, Ryan Christian Wiedenhoeft.

He is survived by: his wife, Ruth Wiedenhoeft; his daughter, Sienna Mikkel; and his sons, Daniel and David Wiedenhoeft.

A memorial service for friends and family is on September 27, 11:00 AM, at Grace Life Church in Jacksonville, FL. A potluck lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Bring a dish, side, or dessert to share. The sharing of memories will continue during lunch.

An interment service will be in Pickens, SC at his cabin property (text Ruth for location) on October 18, 11:00 AM, with a BBQ picnic following.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to his very loving and supportive church: Grace Life Church on Plummer Cove Rd in Jacksonville, FL.