Christian Jakob Nolen

Christian Jakob Nolen, 21, of Sidney passed away at 2:45 P.M. Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on June 28, 2002 to the late Chad E. Nolen, and Jennifer (Mong) Nolen who survives in Sidney.

Christian is survived by two brothers, Chad Nolen, Jr. and Calib Nolen, both of Sidney; aunts and uncles, David (Brandy) Mong of Pleasant Hill, OH, Lisa-Marie Mong of Piqua, OH, Sherri Wolford of Stow, OH; grandfather, Phillip Mong of Piqua, OH; grandmother, Gladys Nolen of Elyria, OH; numerous cousins; adopted grandmother, Julie Burgess; and close friends, Adrian Johnson and Janet Smith. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Linda Mong; and grandfather, Earl Nolen.

Christian knew how to light up a room with laughter. He had a funny, sassy sense of humor and loved to share jokes, especially with his uncle. Christian graduated with high honors from Sidney High School, class of 2021 and also attended the Career Center. He was a member of the Special Olympics where he competed in softball and basketball. He also completed activities with ARC (Adventure Recreation Center). Christian enjoyed going to old time car shows, taking joyrides, going fishing, and cooking for his family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling and his favorite trip was to Hawaii. Christian loved watching anime and aspired to open his own anime themed restaurant. More than anything, he loved his family and friends. Some of his greatest memories made would have included swimming and setting off fireworks with his cousins.

Christian was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Piqua, Ohio, where the family will be holding a service to celebrate his life on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12 P.M. (Address: 200 W. High Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356). The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday July 27th from 11 A.M. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to “A Special Wish Foundation” (741 Valley St., Dayton, OH 45404) in Christian’s memory. Condolences may be made to the family at, www.cromesfh.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Christian Jakob Nolen, please visit our floral store.