Chris A. Poppy, age 56, of Freeport, New York, formerly of New London died on Saturday, September 28, 2013, following a long illness.

Chris was born on November 1, 1956, son of Robert and Darla Poppy in New London. He was raised in Milwaukee and worked as a burner service technician for Kewaunee Boiler Company; traveling all over the county servicing boilers. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing and his hobby was making grandfather clocks.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Darla, New London; wife, Theresa, Freeport, New York; a daughter Heather, a son Robert, both of Freeport, New York; a brother, Greg Poppy, Franklin and three nieces.

A memorial service will be held for Chris on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New London with Rev. William Heiges officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Assisting the family is Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London, www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com