George Edgar Christe, 85, of New London, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Park Place, Mt. Pleasant. He was born in the Mudcreek area south of New London on June 7, 1940 to Willis and Mabel Shepherd Christe. On April 29, 1962, he married Mary Augusta Seeger at Lunning Chapel in Burlington.
George attended New London Schools and was a 1961 graduate of Mt. Union High School. He was of the Presbyterian faith.
He worked for Murray Iron Works for thirty years. George was a machinist by trade, but a farmer by heart. He loved horses and farming, and never met an animal or kid that he didn’t get along with. He loved ballroom dancing with Mary and very much missed the dances and the people as his health declined.
Besides his wife, George is survived by his son Todd Christe of New London; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Paul (Pat) Christe of Missouri; sister Mary Larson of New London; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Julie (in infancy) and Holly Mills; brothers Ronnie and Larry Christe; and sisters Phyllis Turnquist and Betty Jean Christe.
Visitation will begin at noon Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. A graveside service, with Pastor David Mixon officiating, will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, October 27, 2025 at Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union. A memorial has been established for New London Future Farmers of America. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.