Sue & family, so sorry for your loss. As you know, Eric's grand parents ( Harry & Virginia Tienter ) were very good friends of mine and I got to know Eric through them quite well. When my wife got discharged from St. Mary's last fall and we were needing help into our car, what was the first thing I heard walking into the hospital ( Hey Boomer ).  In my opinion, Eric was one of the nicest, willing to do anything for you, people I have ever met. The service was a wonderful tribute to a great person and I feel very honored to have called Eric a friend.

My heart grieves for your entire family.  I will be praying for healing and God to wrap his arms around all of you.  My dear friend, Heidi Harstad Hanson, I pray for you to be there to comfort your darling sister during  this difficult time.  My thoughts, prayers and love to all of you.  Karolin

Sue & Family:  We are so sorry to learn of Eric's passing.  He was so wonderful and it is shocking and so difficult to all of you.  My heart and prayers go out to you.

Sincerely,

Dan and Paula Graskamp

Stewartville

I had the pleasure of spending my junior year of high school with Eric at PFHS.  He was a great guy with a fantastic smile and an awesome sense of humor. 

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with all of Eric's family and friends during this most difficult time.  

We were so sorry to hear of your sudden and tragic loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 

Just this past May, Memorial weekend, we drove into Grandview Cemetery in Rochester, to place flowers on my parent's grave.  Eric was walking nearby, and we rolled the car window down.  He immediately came to the car, big smile on his face, "Hey George...I will see what I can do @ the grass over your parent's grave...busy week, but I'll get it."  Eric, we are better folks for just knowing you and we extend to Sue and the entire family our heartfelt sympathy in this huge loss.  May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand and feel His eternal peace and presence during this difficult time.  God bless.

George & JoAnn Topness

Dear Sue and Family:

My heart goes out to you as you grieve for Eric: such a vital, loving man. His death is a shocking tragedy. My prayers are with you.

May God uphold you with love and strength as you grieve.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Carol Shaffer

Seasons Hospice chaplain

He was a friend a friend would like to have.  He was passionate about what mattered most, his wife, his kids, family, friends.

He will be so missed, but his smile, concern for others and voice will live on in all of our memories.  We are so sorry for the loss to the family and all who knew him.

Eric was a wonderful man, and I will miss him greatly. His smile and friendliness were contagious, and he was liked by everyone he met. If Eric was working at the door at St. Marys, I knew it would be a good day at work. He was a special kind of person, and a perfect example of how we should treat others each day. My deepest sympathy to Sue, Ascher and Haley, and to the rest of his family. It was an honor and blessing to know Eric, and his kindness will always be remembered.

Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this sad and difficult time.  May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you as you mourn Eric's loss.  We are thinking of you and praying for you.  May the promise of eternal life through faith in Christ bring you comfort and remind you that life is merely a pilgrimage to a far better home.  3

Dear Sue, Ascher and Haley! We are so very sorry for your loss of Eric. You have our deepest sympathies. Hugs from Ole Andreas, Marita and Kjersti (from Norway)

I saw Eric at St. Marys when I stopped to drop off a lunch or treats for Terry who is also a doorman there. He was always so sweet and funny. He would say "Julie you sure spoil that Terry." I always looked forward to running into him. I know all the guys hearts are heavy with the tragic sudden loss of Eric. Terry and I have been praying for you for strength for the hard days ahead. This is a BIG LOSS! We are saddened deeply by this news and wish it was a bad dream. Hopefully you will find some peace in the touching stories you will hear about him in the days to come. Laughter and tears for a beautiful soul. Keep his kindness and goodness alive in you all and he will still live on shining through in you. Julie Jones and Terry Matzke.

I was one of those lucky ones that got to know John threw my wife his cousin. For a brief time in my life spending time at family outings, camping, picnics and weddings. As my grandfather once said when he lost his cousin; “The sun shall rise, and sure to set. His time has come, have no regrets. His life he lived, we sure all know. A better place, he has to go. Rejoice today it's at an end. And he will see us, once again.”

So sorry for the loss of this young man, prayers and blessings sent to the whole family.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.  Life can be so fragile, loss so sudden, and hearts so broken in the wake of such a tragedy.  There are no answers or understanding to why this had to happen to Eric.  From all the stories I hear, he was one amazing and loved man.  May it bring you comfort to know how many lives have been deeply touched by Eric.  God be with you during this difficult time.

DEAR SUE, HALEY AND ASCHER

WE HAVE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE OUR SADNESS BUT WE ARE SURE THAT THE MEMORIES WE HAVE OF ERIC WILL FOREVER LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.

WE'RE HOPING THAT YOU WILL FIND PEACE BECAUSE WE'RE SURE , ERIC IS WATCHING OVER YOU.

YOU WILL HAVE FOREVER OUR FRIENDSHIP.

MONNICA, MASSIMO, ELEONORA E GIULIA FADDA

Peggy, Sue, Tim and the entire family :

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I know this is a trying time for you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

God bless all of you

Glenda

so very sorry to hear of your great loss!  You are in our thoughts and prayers. 

sympsthies

The memories i have of Eric will forever live in my heart. A good n strong willed soul on the planet and now a personal angel in heaven. Greatly missed by myself and many others, I know we will see each other again. Thoughts Prayers n much Love is sent to all those who are hurting and missing him as well. I KNOW w all my heart he's watching over us and not wanting us to be sad as he's in such a beautiful happy calm loving place. God Bless. xxooxxoo

Tim, Peggy and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Eric was great guy, everybody who knew Eric, liked Eric!  He was a huge part of our 20 year reunion, got it all set up for us and was there to enjoy it with us as well.  Tim and I also enjoyed talking with him when he was at the Golf Course in Chatfield, he always had a smile and always knew who you were.I can't imagine the loss you are feeling, as we all feel it too.  Love and prayers to you all.

To Eric's family, there are no words that can ease the pain of your terrible loss. Eric's smile and twinkling eyes will live on in the hearts of many.....we can all learn from the many acts of kindness Eric was known for.....he greeted me many mornings at St Mary's while my dad was hospitalized there reently.....his smile got my day off to a great start..and he wasn't even aware of it. The world has lost a great man and heaven has gained one of the best.   

Donna Shanahan 

Sue and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  When mom called me yesterday to tell me about Eric, I just couldn't believe it.  Eric always treated me like we'd known each other forever and his smile was super contagious.  If there is anything I can do for you (personally or professionally), please let me know.

To all of Eric's family,

We are so very sorry for you loss. You have our deepest sympathies. Take care and God Bless

Keith and Trista Tieskotter

Sue,Ascher, Haley,  I'm am sorry for the loss of a truly great person. Eric was always so willing to help and did it willingly and without taking credit. Eric's warm smile and gentle personality made lots of friends and very enjoyable to visit with. Remember the good times and know that Eric is continuing to help others from above. Truly a gentleman. Doug Lind

Sue, Ascher, Haley, and your entire family,

Eric always had a twinkle in his eye and mega-watt smile for everyone. 

He loved his family, friends, and life itself.  We will all miss him so much. 

We're hoping that you will find peace and know that you will always have our friendship and support during the difficult days ahead.

Sue, Ascher, Ascher, and all your family,

Eric always had a twinkle in his eye and mega-watt smile for everyone. 

He loved his family, friends, and life itself.  We will all miss him so much. 

We're hoping that you will find peace and know that you will always have our friendship and support during the difficult days ahead.

Craig, Nina, Steven and Kevin Bren

Eric, I'm am so sad to hear, you had so much going on in your life, I guess god has other plans condolonces to your whole family..

Sincere sympathy on the tragic loss of a truly great man. 

I am so sad to hear the news of Eric passing. Eric and I worked together at the west door of St. Mary's before I transferred to a different area last fall.

What a fun guy to be around !!! Always upbeat, always ready to go the extra mile, always smiling... 

We shared lots of stories two veterans share .... It was always a good shift with Eric around !!!

Prayers to Eric's family 

John Laivell

Eric was a wonderful human being.  I wish I had words that could even begin to ease your pain.....it was an honor to know him.

Our deepest sympathies for your loss.  Eric was a great advocate for his kids and community. May God give you strength in this difficult time.

the Ellsworths

Our hearts go out to your entire family!  Praying for you as you adjust to life on Earth without Eric.  He was a great guy, and will be sorely missed.  Praying for God's healing peace in your lives.

Steve and Joanie Johnson

Sue and family,  so very sorry for your loss.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Peggy and family,  my prayers with you too.

Sue, Ascher, & Haley-

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Eric's infectious smile and personality will be missed! 

TJ Engle & Jen Lindstom

We are saddened and heartsick over the passing of Eric.  It has been many years since we last saw him, but we remember his sparkling eyes and easy smile.  May the comforting arms of God encircle your whole family during this most difficult time! May God bless you and keep you!  Love you,  Kay and Ed

My deepest condoleces for Eric and his family. The heavens have gained one amazing angel! Eric, you had a contagious smile. You lit up so many lives with your never-ending kindness. So bubbly and full of fun!! You will be missed. Class of 1987 has lost another true friend but you will never be forgotten. Thanks for the memories. Until we meet again. ?

My prayers go to all of Eric's family as I know he will be greatly missed.  I only worked with him a few times when he covered shifts at the door downtown at the Gonda, but they were always fun shifts to share with him.  He always had a smile on his face and a great way of working with the patients and staff.  I wish I had more opportunities to work with him, but will remember him fondly and will continue to pray for all those he left behind. 

I will miss working the door at St. Mary's with Eric.  I've only known Eric for a short time, but feel like I have known him all of my life because he was always very friendly and we could talk and laugh about pretty much everything. 

He had that way about him. He loved people and he was always a pleasure to work with.  That's not something easy to posses, but this gift he truly had.

My thoughts and prayers are with Eric's family and close friends. He will definitely be missed, but taking what we have learned from Eric and applying it to our own lives can make a positive difference for all of us. Im pretty sure he would agree.

Thank you Eric for the smiles and fun times you shared with me!

Sue, Ascher, Haley, and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

We will always remember Eric with a smile on his face!

Becky Brown Ferden

Wayne Ferden

Jacob Ferden