Christopher Edward Rothmeyer's Obituary
Christopher “Chris” Edward Rothmeyer, 27, of New London passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly. His funeral service will be at 11 am on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Albemarle. Burial will follow at New London Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, from 5 pm until 8 pm at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
Chris was born in Cabarrus County on November 9, 1997, to Dustin and Sharon Rothmeyer, who survive him. He is also lovingly survived by his sisters Emma Rothmeyer (Garrett Pruitt) of New London and Zoey Rothmeyer of New London. Those also left to cherish his memory are maternal grandparent, Shirley Barringer, aunts, Melissa Barringer, Kristi Barringer (Stephen Parker), Shannon Barringer, and many cousins.
Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Larry “Pap-pap” and Marcia “Nana” Rothmeyer, and his great grandparents.
Chris loved to help others, as was evident by his service to the community. Chris was an EMT and worked in Emergency Service. He was a volunteer Fireman with New London Fire Department, and formally of Bethany Fire Department. Chris loved hanging out with his family, especially his sisters. He loved fishing and camping with his family. Known as a “mamma’s boy”, Chris lived life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the members of New London, Bethany and Richfield Fire Department for the care they provided for Chris. They would also like to thank Landon Arey for being a great friend.
Memorials can be made in Chris’s honor to the NC Fallen Firefighters Association (www.ncfff.org) or the New London Fire Department.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Rothmeyer family.
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