Hugh (Chris) Emerson Christie, 75, a resident of Montgomery, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on June 8, 1944, the son of Harold E. Christie and Harriet C. (Feigenbaum) Christie.  He was one of four siblings; Harry E. Christie, Helene E. (Christie) Swenson, and Howard E. Christie.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judith F. (Hiscar) Christie, his two sons LTC US Army (R) Howard R. Christie and Douglas E. Christie, Howard's wife Valerie S. (Chaya) Christie, three grandchildren, Brent G. Christie, Nicolette (Nikki) A. (Christie) Rose. and Alexandra (Lexi) R. Christie, and six great grandchildren.

He was a graduate of the International School of Kabul, Afghanistan in 1962, and Lycoming College in 1966, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Spanish. After graduating from Lycoming, he taught at Montoursville Area School District and worked as a home and school liaison before making the move to the Montgomery Area School District (MASD).  He really enjoyed his 36 years in the classroom teaching Sociology, Social Studies, Spanish and Gifted Education and was an assistant Football and Wrestling Coach, and the Coordinator / Coach for Odyssey of the Mind.

He served on Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation teams, the committee determining standards for gifted education for Pennsylvania, and was a speaker at the National Catholic Education Association National Conference.

After retiring from Montgomery, he was a part time Spanish teacher at Bishop Neumann High School and South Williamsport Area School District. He also worked at White Deer Rehabilitation Center transporting clients and later handling logistics for several locations and the United States Census Bureau.

He lived overseas for 13 years of his childhood in South America, the Far East, the Middle East. During this time he traveled to over 30 countries, allowing him to obtain an understanding of several cultures not available to most Americans.  He often told interesting stories about his experiences abroad.  He particularly encouraged students to pursue international experience sometime during their lives.

He loved history and when he settled in Lycoming County he avidly researched its rich history and collected antique postcards from the area, especially Montgomery. He loved the borough and served it through the Volunteer Fire Department, a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and serving on Borough Council, and as acting mayor.  Twice he was "elected" to Borough council when he was not even running for election.

He enjoyed exploring small towns around the USA and historic areas. "Christie Trips" included seeing sights not in the brochures but discovered through his enterprise.   He was modest about his language abilities, but could walk into an establishment and begin conversing in anything from Farci to Castillian Spanish to a Korean dialect.

He loved the arts, drama, 1950s music and singing, and music in general. While in high school  he often performed current hits during the 1950s with the military bands on bases overseas.  He was often seen at area events, concerts, and shows.

The viewing will be at 10 am followed by the funeral service at 11 am at the Crouse Funeral Home in Williamsport, PA on Friday, June 28 ^th , 2019.  The public is welcome.  Interment will be at Saint Boniface Cemetery in Williamsport, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in the name of Hugh E Christie, to the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery Historical Society, or the Montgomery Odyssey of the Mind Program at MASD.