Christopher “Chris” Kenneth White, 36 of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 of natural causes.
Chris was born March 31, 1988, in Johnson City, New York to Ken and Mary (Andree) White. The family moved to Rochester when he was one. Chris attended Holy Spirit Elementary School and graduated from Lourdes High School in 2006. He attended Iowa State University, obtaining a degree in Political Science with minors in Criminal Justice and Spanish. While in college, Chris worked during the summers as a camp counselor at Camp Batawagama in Iron River, Michigan. He earned his law degree from the University of St. Thomas in 2014, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Chris worked in the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office while in law school. Upon graduation, he clerked for District Judge Christina Stevens in Rochester. He was sworn into the Minnesota Bar in 2014 by Judge Stevens. After completing his clerkship, Chris provided legal services to the Rochester community, first with the Rochester City Attorney’s office, then a year in private practice, and most recently with the Olmsted County Attorney’s office.
Chris was an active member on the board of directors for Family Promise Rochester, the Police Activity League, and was always ready to help family and friends. He enjoyed gaming online and playing board games. He was part of an ongoing D&D campaign and also enjoyed trivia nights.
Chris is survived by his parents, Ken and Mary of Rochester, his sister Cari (Eric) Foster of Cleveland, OH, his twin brother Kevin of Rochester, his paternal grandparents, Don and Pat White of Rogers City, MI, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bob and Elaine Andree.
The Memorial Mass for Chris will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 12:00pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, September 5, 2024 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home along with one hour prior to the Mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate in Chris’s memory to Family Promise Rochester or the Rochester Police Activities League.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
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