Byron, Chris J. age 79, of Coon Rapids passed away on April 21, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Krisjan (Kris) and Snolaug (Mollie) Byron; brother, John Byron; sisters, Ollie Byron and Betty Jensen. Survived by his loving wife, Ceal (Adams); his children, Chris (Donna) Bryon Jr., Carl Byron, and Cindy Guddal; grandchildren, Tiffany, Nicholas, Jacob, Carolyn, Matthew and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Shawn, Haley and Riley; sister, Ethel (Harlan) Thorlacius; brother, Jim (Jean) Byron; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred to Peace Lutheran Church.