Christopher John Herrig

Christopher John Herrig, 28, of Dubuque, earned his wings into Heaven early Monday morning, March 30, 2020 at home where he was surrounded by family, after enduring a year and a half of treatment for Ewing’s Sarcoma of the bone with utmost strength, courage and no complaint.

In memory of Chris, a celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 with times to be announced. 

Chris was born on June 17th, 1991 in Dubuque, son of Ned and Susan Herrig. He attended Nativity Elementary and Washington Middle School before enrolling at Dubuque Senior High School where he enjoyed playing football, baseball, and throwing shot put. Chris received his associate degree from Northeast Iowa Community College and was enrolled at Loras College in order to pursue a career in counseling before being re-diagnosed.

Chris was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Rams, and musical artist Kanye West. He loved hanging out with his friends and going on trips with family especially with his cousins and Uncle Nick. He truly enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest and will be forever remembered by his infectious smile.

Chris will be missed by his parents; Ned and Susan Herrig; sister, Julie (Matt Reinert) Herrig; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Arnold Mootz, Ida Herrig, and Cletus Herrig.

His family would like to thank the nurses and doctors for their care at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Monga at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Paul from Hospice of Dubuque. We cannot thank his friends enough for the great care and kindness. Thank you, Megan Skiles, Katie Michael, Megan Kunnert, Drew Gibson, Alex Brown, and Brian Herther and his whole entourage: Team Herrig. Sue would like to thank her co-workers at Mercy for the support and generosity. Thank you to our family and friends for the prayers, thoughts, and helpfulness.

“Woke up an optimist, Sun was shinin', I'm positive” -Kayne West.

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