Service Information
Christopher Magras, age 54, of Howard Lake, Minnesota, formerly of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home in Howard Lake, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 4, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following at the Hebron Cemetery in Nicollet, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 4, 2021, from 12:00-1:00 P.M., one hour prior the service at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel.
Food and fellowship following graveside service will be at 217 Walnut Street, Nicollet, MN.
In lieu of flowers, a cash memorial can be donated to the family to support a guitar engraved headstone. Donations can also be made at the following site: https://gofund.me/447b72f3
Obituary
Christopher “Chris” Alan Magras was born on October 7, 1966 in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Adeline (Poehler) Magras and Gene Magras. Chris was baptized as an infant at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Glencoe, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He received his education in St. Louis Park and was a graduate of the St. Louis Park High School Class of 1985.
Chris resided in St. Louis Park and Hopkins, Minnesota. He began his employment as a musician where he played the bass guitar. Chris later was employed with Climatech in Hopkins, Minnesota for 16 years.
Chris enjoyed playing and writing music and keeping in touch with his former band members and friends. Chris especially enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved cats. Chris had a big heart and was loved by family and friends.
Chris passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his home in Howard Lake, at the age of 54 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Chris is survived by his:
Mother, Adeline Magras of Howard Lake, MN;
Father, Gene Magras of Brooklyn Park, MN;
Siblings, Jacqueline Magras-Sinnen and her husband, Christopher, of Maple Grove, MN,
Patrick Magras and his wife, Amy, of Apple Valley, MN,
Benjamin Magras and his wife, Stephanie, of Minneapolis, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Alexander and Nicole Sinnen, Gabriela and Sage Magras, Ava and Sam Magras;
Aunts and Uncles, Harry Poehler and his wife, Betty, of Bloomington, MN,
Elaine Peterson of Glencoe, MN,
Richard Poehler and his wife, Marian, of Good Thunder, MN,
Jim Poehler of Cambridge, MN,
Darlene Poehler of Nicollet, MN,
Harry Magras and his wife, Florie, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands,
Roy Magras of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands,
Beverly Magras of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands,
Jalma Magras of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;
Many cousins and other relatives and friends.
Chris is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Albert and Tunie Poehler; Paternal Grandparents Edward and Annicia Magras; aunts, uncles, many family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a cash memorial can be donated to the family to support a guitar engraved headstone. Donations can also be made at the following site: https://gofund.me/447b72f3
Jeny (Mortenson) Lounsbury says
So very sad to read all over Facebook that you’re gone. So hard to believe that any of us made it past our twenties but still to see you go at 54 is even more unreal. Prayers being sent to your loved ones and to you for a safe journey home.
Miss ya Magras! You’re one of the Originals!! Nobody like you.
Kelly engh says
I met Chris when I was about 17 years old. He was a great friend and we have had lots of fun times together through the years. Shared many parties together and watching him play at the parties in the band. He was such a great person and very smart. He was so kind and would help any one in need. I remember he loved Halloween and his cats. Sorry he has passed so early and I have not seen him in a few years. Sorry for that as well. May he crest in peace and love to his family .
Michael Todd Wordelman says
Very dear friend of mine.We shared our bass playing with eachother for our whole lives.God Bless Chris.Much Love to you buddy.
Mike Wordelman
RSFreedom Flickinger says
I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet you. You are very kind person and very interesting to talk to …. My only regret is that I never got to hear you play….
I just wanted you to know that I always appreciate it when you were there for my sister Rita… I know you guys cared for each other over the past 25 years or so…. Hey guys werent married but I still considered you part of my family…
Rest in peace and one day we’ll all meet again….