Droozes' Obit
 

NORTON -- Christopher D. ``Chris' Wertman, 38, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 as the result of a house fire.

He was a lifelong resident of the greater Akron area. His professional careers included computer systems architect and all around computer wizard, plumber and race car builder and driver, known in the racing community as, Chris ``Drooze' Wertman. Chris was a devoted and loving son and father who beamed when proudly speaking of his children. He was truly passionate about his interests and his family and always maintained a never-give-up attitude. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. As one close friend said, ``If you are lucky, you will meet someone like Chris once in your lifetime.'

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Rollin and Frances Snowball, John and Freda Lombardi, Chris is survived by his father, David Wertman; mother, Linda Snowball; stepfather, Francis Stoughton; sons, David (Spongemonkey) and MAXimillian (Bugs) and daughter, IsaBella (Boo-Boo Kitty) and many other relatives and friends.

Calling hours will be Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at any 5th 3trd Bank Center to the Chris Wertman Memorial Fund for the benefit of his three children.

Re: Droozes' Obit
 

I wonder if we are related? My family is from Ohio. RIP

Re: Droozes' Obit
 

It is my understanding that the Snowballs moved to the Akron area from southern Ohio where they still own land known as Snowball Hill. Chris' great grandfather Snowball lived in Barberton and raised beautiful dogs (coon hounds as I recall although that may be wrong..) and was a plumber and started the Akron local plumbers union. Chris' grandfather lived in Norton (next town over from Barberton) was also a plumber and active in the Akron plumbers union.

I don't know how common or uncommon the Snowball name is, but it sure seems like you could.... be related.

I will ask Chris' mom Linda Snowball about more background.

David

Re: Droozes' Obit
 

David,
Let me just say it is good to have you back.------John