Chris Bemis

Chris Bemis, age 63, a resident of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was a former Portland resident.

Chris was born July 18, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Richard and June (Allred ) Bemis. He was very active in his community, serving on Jay County Rescue 19 and the Portland Fire Department for many years. He was currently employed at Spirit Medical Transport in Greenville, Ohio. He was an active member of Anchor Church in Celina, Ohio.

Survivors include:

His children: Christy Gross (husband Calvin) – St. Marys, Ohio

Jason Bemis (wife Brianna) – Dunkirk, Indiana

Preston Bemis (wife Lindsey) – Monroe, Indiana

Grandchildren: Sarah, Faith, Simon, Haisley, Kason, and Judah.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3-8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Family Worship Center, 200 E. Elder St., Portland, Indiana 47371. Jason Bemis and Simon Young will officiate the service and burial will follow at Lisbon Cemetery, north of Union City, Indiana.

Memorials may be directed towards the Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship Fund through The Portland Foundation.