In Memory of Christopher M. Harris

Christopher Michael “Chris” Harris, age 46, of Odebolt, Iowa (formerly of Alta, IA and Cartersville, GA), passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his residence in Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Galva, Iowa. Reverend Paul D. Egger will officiate. Committal Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com

Christopher “Chris” Michael Harris, the son of Robert and Linda (Thomas) Harris, was born on October 28, 1974, in Fairmont, MN. The family moved to Iowa and lived briefly in Laurens, before making their home in Alta, IA. Chris received his education at Alta High School graduating with the class of 1993. After high school he attended Universal Technical Institute in Omaha, NE, graduating with a degree in Graphic Art.

In 1999 Chris moved to Georgia where he was employed in various jobs in the sales and graphic design industry. On July 6, 2002, Chris was united in marriage to Jody Kollbaum in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva, IA. The couple made their home in Georgia and were blessed with two sons: Peyton and Preston. In 2008 the family moved to Odebolt, IA, where Chris was employed as a shift leader at Flint Hills Resources in Arthur, IA, for 10 years. He then went on to work at Hubbard Feeds in Storm Lake, IA and most recently was employed as a shift leader at VT Industries in Holstein, IA. 

Chris loved spending time with his sons. He especially enjoyed watching them play football and soccer. They also restored a Farmall H tractor together which he was very proud of. Chris enjoyed fishing, going for drives around the lake, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes, and watching Star Trek. Chris always needed to keep himself busy. He could be found fixing things around the house or spending time with his father or brother helping them with yardwork, gardening or building things. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. 

Left to cherish his memory include his wife Jody Harris and their sons Peyton and Preston Harris of Odebolt, IA; his father Robert Harris of Alta, IA; siblings Colin Harris of Fort Dodge, IA, Phillip (Elis) Binder of Woodside, NY and Cari (Brad) Cawley of Hartford, SD; in-laws Verdene (Linda) Kollbaum of Ida Grove, IA; brothers-in-laws Jerone Kollbaum (special friend Teri Freeman) of Buchanan, GA, Jason Kollbaum (special friend Barb Kesil) of Hamilton, NJ and Jeff (Kristin) Kollbaum of Marcus, IA; 5 nieces and 2 nephews; family friend Judy Henderson; extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Linda Harris; multiple beloved grandparents and extended family; and family friend Travis Henderson.