Chris J. Bileth, 53, died August 26, 2006 at his residence in Englewood. He was born January 3, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Jean and Marianne (Lombard) Bileth.
He moved to the Englewood area 20 years ago from Longboat Key. He was a retired fireman after 25 years from the Longboat Key Fire Department. He was an U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his mother Marianne, his sister Jan Arthur and his brother Frank Bileth all of Florida. He was predeceased by his wife Martha.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Longboat Key Fire Department, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel has been selected to handle the arrangements.