Chris
Wade
Thatcher
Obituary
Christopher Wade Thatcher, a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2023, at the age of 57.
Chris graduated from Homestead High School in 1985, attended Vincennes University, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, where he made lifelong friends.
Chris worked at Dana Incorporated for nearly 35 years as a journeyman/millwright, as a union leader for 10 years, and was a proprietor for the Blue Moon restaurant in Garrett for 15 years. Whether Chris was your colleague or your manager, you knew he had your back. He always did what was best for everyone around him, and that is what drove him. Chris had a generous heart, loved to laugh, and to make people laugh.
Chris loved his family, IU basketball, billiards, vacationing with his family and in-laws, and satirical humor. He enjoyed business and problem solving and was determined to master his craft in negotiations.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, William H. Thatcher Jr. He is survived by his sons, Dalton Wade and Auston Jeffrey Thatcher; mother, Carolyn (Burns) Thatcher; brother, Will (Jennifer) Thatcher; Newfoundland, Nora; and many relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
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Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Prayers that god’s comforting and loving spirit surrounds you all.
Had the pleasure to serve with Chris on two different negotiations. On our second one we rode together every week to Michigan. It was then that we formed a strong g bond that I’m forever grateful. He was always the go to guy when it came to negotiating with the company. Fair, Honest, caring, always looking out for everyone he represented. His big heart will be missed by all.
With our deepest sympathy, Please take this beautiful bench to help for ever keep Chris is our thoughts and our hearts.
From my Thatcher Family,
Gary 2, Dani, Gary 3, Zack, Micheal, Jayson, and Xavier
Praying for peace and comfort during this time of loss.
Chris was like a second dad to me during my time at the Blue moon 20 some years ago. Ill never forget all the fun times we all had. He was always making us laugh. Im glad our paths crossed. He helped mold me into the employee I am today! I am so sorry for your loss.
Gone too soon! You will be missed Brother!
Chris was a mentor of mine in college. His gentle but firm and fair way of teaching and nurturing us in our fraternity has lived with me since then.
Long story short here. As a Novice in Sigma Nu Fraternity I lost my pledge book and it got in the hands of an opposing fraternity. The other fraternity demanded that our entire fraternity come to their house and ask for the book back. I thought for sure I would be kicked out after this. When we arrived at their house to ask for the book back, Chris was standing by my side. The president of the other fraternity said you have to ask nice. Chris DEMANDED the book back with his stern voice at that point and the book was peacefully returned to me and I was allowed to finish my Noviceship in and later became and a proud member of our fraternity and later became an office including our Commander.
Chris’ big heart, giant laugh and personality was bigger than anyone I’ve ever met. He was a fantastic man that I am proud to have called my friend and brother.
Will miss Chris every day and think of the memories that he helped instill in me that will last a lifetime.
Much love to Chris’s family for your loss.
Todd Andrews (Norm)
IZ 225. Sigma Nu Fraternity
Chris was such a gentle giant! The memories from college are endless! All were priceless and will never be forgotten. When he was your friend he was your friend for life! God Bless him and may you all have much peace knowing how loved he was by many.
Chris will surely be missed. A good man who worked hard to help others. I didn’t know Chris outside Dana but knew him well inside Dana. He always brought a smile and a kind word. Rest easy my friend. You are now and will forever be missed.