Christina L. Wambach

Christina L. Wambach, 69, of Port Huron died Friday, August 20, 2010 in Port Huron Hospital.

She was born April 7, 1941 in Port Huron and has been a life long area resident.

She married Ronald N. Wambach on December 12, 1988. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2005.

Chris worked for many years as a bartender throughout Port Huron retiring from the Active Lounge. She worked part time at the Four Star Restaurant in Marysville and loved crocheting, gardening and playing cards. She loved her cats, Kayla & Buddy very much.

She is survived by her son, James (Theresa) Cote of Port Huron; daughter, Dawn Sharpe of Burtchville; son, Terence (Tiffany) Cote of Port Huron; son Leo Cote of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Brunson of Port Huron; several nieces and nephews; step-children, William Wambach, Steven (Allison) Wambach, Joseph (Mary) Wambach, Hugh Wambach and Charisse Wambach.

She was preceded in death by her parents Reuben J. and Winnerfred (Duncan) Groat; sister, Judy Higgins; brothers, Richard and James Groat.

Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Philip Seppo will officiate. Graveside services will follow in Woodland Cemetery.

Visiting hours are 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday in the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Douglas Brunson, Jason Cote, Aaron Nies, Hugh Wambach, Katherine Laturno and Jeff Higgins. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Harold and Andrew Higgins.

Memorials may be given to the Visiting Nurses Association or the St. Clair County Council on Aging.