Chris was born in Santa Monica on June 5, 1983 and passed away in Elkton, Oregon on April 6, 2024.

Chris was raised in Santa Clarita, California. Chris participated in Boy Scouts, earned his Eagle Scout, and served in many leadership positions.

Chris joined the Army and served our country for 15 years. He was a highly decorated combat veteran who was Honorably Discharged in 2016.

After the army, Chris completed his bachelors degree and pursued many interests which included travel.

Chris has traveled throughout the world and developed friendships wherever he went.

Chris finally settled in Oregon where he found peace in riding through the beautiful trees and mountains of the Beaver State.

Chris was a son, brother, father and friend. He is survived by his children, Reagan, Richard, Zeplin, Ozzy and Ava. His parents, Mickie Schuerger (Steve Lewis) and Rein Schuerger Jr. (Beatrice Scott), his siblings Caitlin (Zach) Roberts, Rebecca Schuerger, and Peter (Joy) Schuerger. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Reinhardt Schuerger Sr, Joel Parker, Cleo Parker, Francis Cobo, and Genoa Cobo.