CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HERTZEL, age 43, beloved son of Carolyn Hartman-Hexter and stepson for 33 years of Tim Hexter; brother-man of Lisa Marie Hertzel; stepbrother of Kim and Bill Hexter (Tiffany); grandson of the late Rose and Eugene Hartman and Dorothy and Franklin Hertzel; fun-loving uncle of Taylor, Samantha, Kyle, Alyssa and Brady; best friend of Tracey and John Koesel; cousin of many in Ohio, Michigan and throughout the U.S. and friend of many with whom his path crossed. He chose to live the life of a hippie: respecting mother nature, traveling across America, following jam bands with his most precious love with whom he is now reunited, his four-legged girl, Freedom. Passed away April 29, 2016. Memorial Service Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 2:15 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., where friends may call SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1-3 P.M.