David Jay Christen

Jan 25, 1966 - March 24, 2026

David J. Christen, 60, of East Freedom, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday after an extended illness. He was born in Alliance, OH, son of Marilyn (Oyster) and the late Robert Christen. He married Lee Ann McIntyre in 2005.

Surviving are his wife of 20 years; his mother and brother, Mark and wife, Charlene all in Minerva OH.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Scott, in Minerva, OH.

Dave was a graduate of Minerva High School and obtained a B.S. at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. 

He worked at Park Hills Country Club, CSTU, and Ebensburg Center.

Dave was a lifetime attendee of Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church.

He loved playing golf and watching Ohio State Sports, especially football.

Friends will be received from 5-7pm, Monday, March 30, 2026 at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, with Pastor Brian McCall, officiating.

Private interment at Alto Reste Park.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to MGBC Children and Youth Scholarship Fund: Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, 300 S. Mulberry St., Martinsburg, PA 16662 or Cove Cause for Cancer: covecause4cancer.org/donate-sponsor/

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