Edwin Victor "Vic" Christlieb

MAY 23, 1940 – FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Edwin Victor “Vic” Christlieb, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born on May 23, 1940, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Clem and Linva (Keller) Christlieb. Vic graduated from South Side High School in the class of 1957. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Carol (Abbott) and they settled in Fort Wayne. He retired from International Harvester and owned and operated Coney Station at the corners of Paulding and Hessen Cassel for 19 years. Vic was a member at Waynedale United Methodist Church and formerly at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. He was very handy and could be found making repairs at the church, community homes, or just woodworking in general. He was also an avid IU fan, especially Bobby Knight. Surviving family include his wife, Mariann Christlieb; children, Greg Christlieb, Kim (George) Harris, Matt Christlieb, and Tim (Jamey) Christileb; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a brother, Bob Christlieb. Besides his parents and his first wife, Joy, he was preceded in passing by his second wife, Reatha Ames Christlieb, and a sister, Phyllis Knaggs. A service of remembrance celebrating his wonderful life will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., Fort Wayne with visitation two hours prior. Those of who wish to remember Vic in a special way may make gifts to Waynedale United Methodist Church.