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Portrait of Christopher James Kresge Jr.
Greatly loved, deeply missed

Christopher James Kresge Jr.

September 21, 2000 – January 30, 2022
Lived 21 years
Sacred heart · Muenster, TX
Life story

Chris was born on September 21, 2000 in North Richland Hills to Christopher James and Stacy Renee (Owen) Kresge. Chris had a passion for hunting. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and hanging out with his friends. He was also an avid music lover and collector of knives. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He was beloved by everyone that knew him.

He is survived by his parents: Christopher and Stacy Kresge of Muenster; sisters: Katie Kresge of Muenster and Ashley Kresge of Alvarado; Nephew: Jaxon; grandparents: Kathy Kresge of Muenster, Mike Kresge of Tool, John G and Rosemarie Owen of Mabank, and Ray and Pat butler of Granbury; great grandmother: Lillian Rush of Euless; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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2000
Born September 21
2001
Christopher was 1 when former Texas governor George W. Bush became president
2005
Christopher was 5 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Christopher was 10 when Instagram was launched
2017
Christopher was 17 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2019
Graduated Muenster High School
2021
Christopher was 21 when the James Webb Space Telescope was launched
2022
Passed away January 30, age 21
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Katie Fraire Family · 1w

Hey Uncle CJ!

Carter and I just came by to say hi. We miss you!

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Stacy Kresge 90w

miss you

1,093 days of heartbreak

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Sweet Boys

Dimples like you ❤️

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Jillaine Hill 113w

The first time I met Christopher James ❣️

The first time I met Christopher James ❣️

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Carter James

Carter with Uncle CJs bears

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Stacy Kresge 119w

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I miss your face 💔

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Stacy Kresge 121w

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Cj

Cj

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Stacy Kresge 125w

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Miss you boy

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