Obituary: Chase Samuel Crisman

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes:

Chase Samuel Crisman, 16, a resident of Tapiola, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Chase was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on August 27, 2004. In 2008, he was adopted by loving parents Daniel and Shellie (Jarvi) Crisman. Chase was raised in Tapiola and attended Houghton Schools where he had just completed his sophomore year. He was very active in Houghton Athletics playing football, track, and participated on the dive team.

In his free time, Chase enjoyed everything outdoors. He loved hiking, hunting, fishing, jumping on the trampoline and skiing in the winter. He also loved going to the trestle and White City to jump and swim with friends. He enjoyed cooking and baking for special occasions. He was employed at McDonalds in Houghton as a cook.

Chase was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock where he was recently confirmed in June of 2021. He was very active with the church, running the video and sound system for sermons. He cherished Camp Lahti and his time there with his church buddies. He was adored by all of his church family.     

Chase was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bernard Crisman, Bill Jarvi and Karen Gehrmann.

He is survived by his parents Daniel and Shellie Crisman of Tapiola.

His brother Ty Crisman also of Tapiola

His Grandparents; Reggie Jarvi of Paavola

                           Gerald Gehrmann of Weston, WI

                            Joan Crisman of Wausau, WI

His great-grandmother; Dorothy Haapapuro of Paavola

Aunts and Uncles; Heidi (Scott) Racine

                           Holly (Ken) O’Connor

                           Eric (Christina) Jarvi

                           Michael (Gina) Crisman

                           Greg Crisman

                           Peggy (Dennis) Bindl

                           Dave (Beckie) Crisman

                           Kimberly (Butch) Suchomski

Cousins; Rayanne, Kenny, Amanda, Ayla, Aili, Adara, Macaiah, Billy, Corey, Briana, Tyler, Mikey, Elliot, Josh, Jessica, Jennifer, Jordan, and Jack

He is further survived by numerous other family members

                      Special friends Quinn and Colby Aho

                  Sweet girlfriend Emilee DeForge

He will be loved and missed by all.

The family would like to thank the Otter Lake Fire/First Responders, Mercy Ambulance, Michigan State Police and Judy Pruner for their care and compassion.

A memorial service for Chase will be held 11am Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock with Rev. Jesse Aho to officiate. Visitation will be held at 10 am until the time of services at the church.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.