Christian Donald Hershey died unexpectedly on June 12, 2022, at the age of 66 from a massive heart attack. It is with grief and sadness that we write this obituary.

Chris was born on November 16, 1955, to Herman and Ella Hershey of Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

There was a snowstorm raging that day and the roads were bad, but in typical Hershey determination, they found a way to get to the hospital. Chris was 19 when he married Darlene Fay Schrock on December 12, 1974. They set up housekeeping in Sheldon, Wisconsin where they had their first baby. And then they quickly had another baby. A brief move to Montana took place but they soon found themselves back in Wisconsin. More babies were born and a life full of memories was made.

Chris is survived by his wife of 47 years, Darlene Hershey; six children, Bevely (Marvin) Stutzman, Scott Hershey, Weldon (Linda) Hershey, Jerry (Haylee) Hershey, Shyann Hershey, and Clovis Hershey; twenty-six grandchildren; a beautiful great-granddaughter; ten siblings, Evelyn (Arthur) Kauffman, Dan (Jane) Hershey, Stan (Beth) Hershey, Rachel (Joel) Michaels, Jim (Gina) Hershey, Alan Hershey, Gerald Hershey, Wes (Wanda) Hershey, Abbie (Ken) Mast, Beth (Dale) Reinford; and a whole lot of nieces and nephews.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ella Hershey; his sister Lois Hershey; his brother-in-law Jim Hackman; and grandson Fane Christian Hershey.

A funeral service will be held for Christ at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, at Northwoods Mennonite Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15th, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Northwoods Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the Northwoods Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Last Update: Jul 15, 2022 10:33 am CDT