Chris Bemis

Chris Bemis, age 63, a resident of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Friday, Jan. 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, and Preston Bemis (wife: Lindsey), Monroe, Indiana 

Grandchildren — Sarah, Faith, Simon, Haisley, Kason and Judah

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Family Worship Center, 200 E. Elder St., Portland, Indiana. 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 to the Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship Fund through The Portland Foundation. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.