He is survived by his loving parents; his sister, Chloe; grandparents Merrilla Socher of Montrose, and LuVern and Claire Solien of Buffalo; aunts and uncles, Debbie (Jack) Wambeke of Maple Lake, Danny (Tammy) Socher of Waverly, Cindy Solien-Reid of St. Michael, Pam Klein of Becker, and Janelle (Jared) Mutterer of Buffalo; and many cousins, and other relatives and friends.