Christopher-Herlein-Obituary

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Christopher A. Herlein

Hart, Michigan

Mar 2, 1967 – Apr 18, 2021 (Age 54)

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BORN
March 2, 1967
DIED
April 18, 2021
AGE
54
LOCATION
Hart, Michigan

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Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - King-Hart Chapel Obituary

Christopher Andrew Herlein, AKA “The Boatman,” 54, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born March 2, 1967, in Muskegon, the son of Merlin and Virginia (Cook) Herlein.

In May of 2010, Chris walked into the studio and offices of K-Rock radio seeking employment. His...

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Chris was the DJ for my wedding I can't believe this I'm just now seeing it, very sad such a great guy

Thank you so much, Boatman, for all the laughs and love you gave the music community. You were such a hard, dedicated worker for the community in helping host many events. You are missed.

Miss you man. You were a good friend. My garage radio is on 94 k rock and hear your voice everyday. Keep thinking this was a nightmare and I’d hear you on the radio calling me out on something which cracked me up. Rip brother.

I will miss you "Boat" .... Good friend's like you are cherished. Rest in peace. We had a lot of laughs over the years. My condolences to the family.

Chris was a really great friend and person, the type that would do anything for you and help you in any way possible. I grew up with him in Twin Lake and went to School with him at R.P.H.S. Some of the best times and memories of my life were playing street hockey at Twin Lake Elementary School with him, playing Ice hockey on West Lake and going to all of the Mohawk/Lumberjack games on Friday and Saturday nights. He would always have me come up to his house and play me tape recordings of him...

You were a great person a good friend and a legend in radio, from the first time I met you in the 90's I knew you had it. RIP my friend you will be truly missed

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am so sorry for your loss.

can not believe that you are gone / i feel so sad but also so happy that heaven has recieved such a wonderful soul as yours !! ! miss you man

I feel honored to have known you Boat! Such a sweet caring, loving, and funny man! Not sure why, but I loved to watch your “Cooking with Chris” videos! They always cracked me up! My brother from another mother, I will miss you! Take care man, until we meet again! Rock on!