Chris Paul Etten's Obituary
Christopher Paul Etten, 62 of Ames, a husband, father, brother, and friend passed away at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022. Christopher was born to John and Marge Etten in Waterloo, Iowa, where he attended and graduated from East High School. His time and love for the drum Corp and how he loves to share he love for music with his children and anyone he would meet. He was a Beatles fanatic and also shared love for the band KISS and Def Lepard. Christopher married Kelly Johnson (Marshall) and they had two children, a son John Etten and daughter Shannon (Aaron) Clausing. He later remarried Cathy (Bryan) and gained 3 stepchildren. He also was a grandfather to 5 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Marge Etten. Survived by his wife Cathy Etten, son John Etten of Indianola, daughter Shannon (Aaron) Clausing of Norwalk, stepson Robbie Carpenter, stepdaughter Sarah Carpenter, and stepson Tommy Carpenter; 5 grandchildren, and 3 brothers Steve (Marty) Etten of Colorado, Lary (Sue) Etten of South Dakota, and Jeff (Becky) Etten of Arizona. A celebration of life service will be held from 3-4 pm on Saturday, June 18, at the Best Western Hotel (2502 SE Tones Dr.) in Ankeny, Iowa. In Lieu of flowers the family request memorials for their father be directed the family.
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