On behalf of the Dugan family, my name is Rick Kelel and I had the privilege of being one of Chris Dugan’s work brothers. Over the years, I had the opportunity to work alongside Chris and see firsthand the kind of man he was, not just professionally, but personally. Nothing made Chris smile like talking about his wife Michelle, and the resiliency of his handsome son, Oliver. Oliver spent over 500 days in the hospital after being diagnosed with TAPVR, a rare congenital heart defect where the veins that bring oxygen-rich blood back from the lungs do not connect to the left atrium as they should. After undergoing surgery back in 2024, Oliver has since been home with monthly check ups in Cincinnati.
Christopher Dugan was someone who showed up every single day for his family, his coworkers, and everyone who counted on him.
At just 37 years old, Chris dedicated over 20 years of his life to the automotive industry. His work ethic, commitment, and pride in what he did earned him the respect of everyone around him. He wasn’t just a hardworking professional, he was a provider, a problem-solver, some referred to him as rain man and someone who never hesitated to lend a hand.
Chris was the beloved son of Mike and Katharine Dugan, and a caring brother to Madeline and Peter. The values instilled in him by his family were evident in the way he lived his life and treated others.
Most importantly, Chris was a devoted husband to his wife, Michelle, and a loving father to their son, Oliver. His family was his world. Everything he did was to support them, protect them, and give them the best life possible. He would sacrifice his time and energy to make sure Oliver and Michelle had the best opportunity to live a great life.
On Saturday morning, we lost Chris far too soon. His passing has left a tremendous void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him.
This GoFundMe has been created to support Michelle Dugan and her son, Oliver, during this incredibly difficult time. The funds will help ease the financial burden of unexpected expenses and provide stability as they navigate life without Chris.
Chris spent his life taking care of others. Now it’s our turn to take care of his family.
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Thank you for standing with Christopher Dugan’s family and honoring his memory.