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Obituary Erich Adam Ludwig Hunn April 26, 1929 - January 12, 2016 Erich Hunn of Surfside Beach, S.C. passed away at home on January 12, 2016 at the age of 86. Born on April 26, 1929 in Mannheim, Germany, Erich was the son of Anna Maria Wolf Hunn and Karl Hunn. Erich was known well in the community as a talented musician, performing jazz and classical music since a very early age. While he was trained in classical violin as a child, he began performing jazz saxophone, flute and clarinet in his early 20s in Germany. Later, he signed on with the USO to support the troops, performing in North Africa, Morocco, Tangiers and Tripoli. He also led his own bands and performed with some of the top musicians in Europe. In 1964, he immigrated to the United States to Orangeburg, S.C. where he was hired to direct the high school band. His desire to perform live music and become a real estate broker led Erich to Myrtle Beach and Sunset Beach, N.C. He owned and operated several restaurants in South and North Carolina. Music was his true passion, and he continued to play baritone and tenor sax with the Myrtle Beach Big Band, Thrift Shop Jack and his own group the Erich Hunn Quintet. He also performed at the Gatlin Brothers Theatre, The Carolina Opry and The Palace Theatre. Most recently, he performed with fellow musicians at retirement homes and on New Years Eve in Murrells Inlet. Erich became a citizen of the United States in 1976. He graduated from the University of South Carolina - Coastal Carolina University earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1993. He also studied in Oxford, England. One of his most memorable experiences was winning the showcase in the TV game show "The Price is Right" in 1996. Erich was known for his optimism, and when asked how he maintained such a great outlook on life, he always responded, "Just have a positive mental attitude and everything will be okay." Erich is survived by his soul mate of 32 years, Lee Nichols; two sons, Ralph (wife, Martha) and Jarrett; two daughters, Daphne Lance and Karla Gunter (husband, Langdon III); stepdaughters, Renee McGinley (husband, Joseph) and DeLane McQuinn; and his brother, Ernst Fuchs (wife, Brigitte and nephew, Stefan) of Mannheim, Germany. Erich had eight grandchildren - Brigitte, Langdon IV, Madeline, Jordan, Jennifer, Maria, Jessica and Nicholas; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel located on U.S. 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. and a celebration of Erich's life will take place on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. He will be entombed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.