Christopher D. Herren

   Christopher David Herren, 53, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (August 9, 2024) at his home. 

   Born February 19, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia, Chris was the son of David and Beverly (Cox) Herren.  He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Virginia Tech University and his PhD from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.  During his post-doc at the University of North Carolina he met Gina Purinton.  They were married on July 30, 2005, in Midlothian, Virginia.  Chris also became acquainted with Aziz Sancar who won the Nobel Price in Chemistry while at North Carolina.

   For the past 11 years, Chris was a Professor of Biology at Kansas State University in Manhattan where he really enjoyed teaching.

   Survivors include his wife, Gina; three daughters, Gabriele “Gabi”, Katherine “Katie” and Elizabeth “Libby”; and a sister, Carol Blaylock (Mike) of Tappahannock, VA.

   Chris was preceded in death by his parents. 

   Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas.  No services are planned.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Wamego Police Department and those may be sent in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547.