Photo courtesy of Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - White Lake Chapel
Sep 11, 1951 - Mar 7, 2019 (Age 67)
His first band was The Tradjic End which was renamed Union Made of which I was a proud member!!!
Michael W Pearo
March 05, 2021 | Friend
with Stein's tremendous wit and humor...String Cheese Incident became Cream Cheese Accident. Just one humorous tid bit of many from this beautiful creative being. Rock on in peace
Bruce Kowalski
March 12, 2019 | Whitehall, MI
Rest in Peace Stein. I know you'll be jamming with Jack (Pop Clutch) in heaven.
Kimberly Karas
March 12, 2019 | Grand Havem, MI
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Alan n Chwryl Koehler
March 10, 2019 | New Era, MI | Friend
Connie and Family, So sorry for your loss, may he Rest In Peace!
Prayers for your family. Sally Schulist
March 10, 2019
Rest in Peace Stein. Hope you and Steve can enjoy some golf in heaven.
Steve Lewis's Mom
Marilyn Ross
March 09, 2019 | Muskegon, MI
It was a big shock to find out that you passed Chris! It hurts my heart, so I can only guess what it is doing to your family! I know your flying high with the Angels! and running into old friends and family members! From the Seaholm family in Sweden town..Blessings and love to the Crancer Family
Beth Seaholm
March 09, 2019 | Montague, MI | Neighbor
Connie, So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Dianne (Rex) Eklund
March 09, 2019
Our Heavenly Father Is our Rock and our Stronghold at Difficult times. Psalm 18:2
March 09, 2019
Chris Crancer, also known as “Stein” and “Chili Benson”, died at the age of 67 on Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Ester Lois (Bing) Crancer and Ray A. Crancer who along with his brother Steven B. Crancer and feline friend, Carl, preceded him in death.
Chris touched many lives through his musical talents, dark humor, and quick wit. He was considered “weird in the best way”. He played in many bands locally; most notably Dead Body, Pop Clutch and the Four Speeds, The Nightcrawlers, and Carl Benson’s Wildcats. He was a walking encyclopedia of pop culture and was champion of the Great Death Society for 14 years. His musical listening varied but he particularly enjoyed Rockabilly, Carl Perkins, MC5, The Beatles, Elvis and NRBQ. His creation of “Jungle Land” located at his Obell Street residence was enjoyed by friends and acquaintances who strolled about this unique and quirky backyard tribute to Elvis.
Chris is survived by his wife Paula, sons Ian (Denise) and Jack (Jennifer), grandsons Christopher and Nicholas, sister Connie Crancer, cats Flea Biscuit and Louie Louie, and sister Bonnie Hart. In addition to his family, he left behind many friends and fellow musicians who will miss him dearly.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
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