David J. Christen, 60, of East Freedom, Pennsylvania, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after an extended illness.

He was born Jan. 25, 1966, in Alliance to Marilyn (Oyster) Christen and the late Robert Christen.

He married Lee Ann McIntyre in 2005.

Surviving is his wife of 20 years; his mother; and a brother, Mark (Charlene) Christen, all of Minerva.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Christen.

David was a graduate of Minerva High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana.

He worked at Park Hills Country Club, CSTU and Ebensburg Center.

David was a lifelong attendee of Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church.

He enjoyed playing golf and watching Ohio State sports, especially football.

Friends were received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church.

A funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the church, with Pastor Brian McCall officiating.

Private interment at Alto Reste Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MGBC Children and Youth Scholarship Fund, Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, 300 S. Mulberry St., Martinsburg, PA 16662, or to Cove Cause for Cancer at covecause4cancer.org/donate-sponsor/.

Friends and family may express condolences on the Sorge Funeral Home website Tribute Wall at https://www.sorgefuneralhome.com/obituary/David-Christen#tributewall.