CHRISTIAN, James Elmer, beloved husband of the late Mary Lorraine Christian (nee Schleper), loving father of James Edward (Joyce Ann), Thomas Jay, Deborah Gay and Diane Lynn, cherished grandfather of James Erick, Amanda Ann, Benjamin and Alesia, great-grandfather of James Jayden, loving companion of the late JoAnn Schnelle. James served during WWII for the Army in the 187th division, 11th Airborne. Saturday, February 16, 2008. Age 81 years. Visitation Thursday 10 AM until time of funeral service at 12 noon at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City.