Obituary of Christopher Jon Stenberg

Christopher Jon Stenberg Of Waukesha, went to be with his Lord on May 21, 2011, at the age of 23 years. Christopher was born on November 30, 1987, the son of Steve and Joni Stenberg. He had many interests and hobbies, he was an avid reader, enjoyed music, movies, playing video games, grilling, cooking, making and eating Crème Brulee, frolfing, biking, motorcycling, camping, fishing, and campfires. He enjoyed fires so much he took on the nickname, "Christofire." Christopher loved his trip to Sturgis with his dad and spending time with his family, teasing his sister, scaring his brother, and playing practical jokes on anyone and everyone. He also loved animals and bugs. Christopher was most recently employed as a furniture assembler. He was proud of his red hair and brown eyes, and more than anything he loved his Lord! Christopher will be dearly missed by his father, Steve and mother, Joni, with whom he shared a special bond; brother, Jeremy and sister, Sarah Stenberg; Grandmothers, Kay Stenberg and Rosa Welfare; uncles, aunts, numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Syd Stenberg and Edgar Welfare, and his cousin, Madeysen Kleve. The visitation for Christopher will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188. A second visitation will be held on Friday, May 27, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the 5:00 p.m. memorial service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1052 White Rock Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186. Burial will take place privately in Minnesota.