Steven Carl Christner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sarasota – Steven Carl Christner, 74, of Sarasota, Florida died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence of natural causes. Mr. Christner was born on August 14, 1945 in Honeyville, Indiana to Carl I. and Sue (Christner) Christner. He married Tracey J. Watkins on October 29, 1965 in Middlebury, IN. He is Survived by two daughters, Ronda Michelle Black of Ligonier, Kimberly Sue (Allen) Reiling of Normal, Illinois, three grandchildren, brother Larry Christner of Arizona and a special friend Fran Yoder of Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Christner owned a foam insulation business from 1970 to 1978. He bought Goshen Radiator in 1978 and ran till 1985. Goshen Furniture Rental was started by him in 1987. He was very active in the Christner Family Genealogy, being very organized helped him in this endeavor. His interests were as varied as travel, fine cut grass and racecars. He had been a crew chief on an oval track late model racecar for over 22 years. He drove race boats and drag cars for many car owners in the 60’s and 70’s. He had a big boat on Lake Michigan for many years. Steven will be cremated, and his ashes will be buried in Christner Cemetery, Honeyville, IN, in a private family burial. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. Pastor Dave Engbrecht will officiate. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be submitted at www.rrefh.com.

Steven Carl Christner

August 14, 1945 - September 19, 2019