Christopher “Chris” M. Pikula, Pillager, 53

February 10, 1961 - August 2, 2014

Christopher M. Pikula, 53, of Pillager, MN died on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his home. Services for Christopher will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:00AM at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30AM at the church.

Christopher was born on February 10, 1961 in Brainerd, MN to Ambrose and Avis (Petit) Pikula. He married Theresa Christianson on August 27, 1982 in Little Falls, MN. Christopher loved spending time with his friends and especially his family. He liked to fish and color. Chris was fond of saying he was a jack of all trades and a master of none. He was proud to fulfill his life long dream of owning a lake home before 55 to enjoy with his family.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Theresa; children, Renee Pikula, Jon (Calie) Wineinger, Allen (Holly) Pikula, Saundra (Dan) Christner, Kristina Schrantz, and Cody Pikula; brother, Bradley Pikula, sisters, Michele Dahlin, Marie Keener, Marci Pikula, and Sue Grams; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandchildren, Blake and Leon Pikula. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.