Michael J. "Mike" Christoffel, 59, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital, on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Mike was the son of the late Frank A. and Berdella M. (Knaub) Christoffel, Jr. and was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Lisa" (Faith) Christoffel, with whom he had celebrated 36 years of marriage. Mike was a 1974 Manheim Township High School graduate and went on to Franklin & Marshall College where he graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor's degree in Business. Mike worked as a manager in sales for Great Dane Corp. He was a member of Church of the Apostles UCC, Lancaster, for 30 years where he served on the Church Council for 2 terms. He also belonged to Elks Lodge, #134 where he served in leadership roles and was part of the Hospitality Committee. In his earlier years, Mike enjoyed golfing, with 2 holes-in-one in his lifetime, and skiing in the Poconos with his Lancaster friends. More recently he enjoyed spending time playing pool at the Elks. Mike was especially known for his great sense of humor and his caring and generous spirit. More than anything else, Mike loved and cared for his family. In addition to his wife, Lisa, Mike is survived by his sons: Andrew R. Christoffel, of Ft. Worth, TX and Peter J. Christoffel, of Kennett Square. He is also survived by his siblings: Joanne M. Eckenrode, wife of William, of Lancaster; Frank A. Christoffel, III, husband of Mary Rose, of Lancaster; Carol A Sabatini, of Albuquerque, NM; and Thomas K. Christoffel, husband of Steph, of Manheim. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Joseph Christoffel. Memorial Services for Mike will be held at 10AM, Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Rev. Kathryn Kuhn officiating. A time of visitation will precede the service from 9-10AM. Interment will follow in the Memorial Garden of the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.