Obituaries

Troy Schlehuser from Benton, Ar. 72019, AR

"Over the past two years I had the pleasure of working with Eric both in Benton and at Blain. He was a very big influence since I was hired. Eric will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family. We will keep you all in our prayers."

Lance Ibrahim from St. Marys , OH

"I was fortunate to have worked with Eric for many years. He will be greatly missed."

Jim Kaminsky from Spanish Fort, AL

"I met Eric when he started at Parker and developed a long friendship with him. I have many fond memories of him during our 30 years at Parker! We always tried to make each other laugh during long video meetings. You will be missed by all RIP my buddy!"

Brandon and Brittney Clark from Homer Glen, IL

"We are tremendously sad and brokenhearted about losing Eric and our hearts are with his family — you have been and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.Eric was a hardworking, humble, and loyal husband, father, and family friend to us.He welcomed me into the family for many years and then my wife last year. He always made us feel at home in his home and within his family.We are sincerely grateful for the time we had with him and the lasting memories that he gave us.We love you dearly and you will remain in our hearts forever ♥️"

Bryan Jorgenson from Blaine, MN

"I got to know Eric with the Blaine change over . I always appreciated his leadership and energy each day. His smile and humor in the ever fluid changes with this task was welcomed by many people here.we had a conversation that "eating out" got old and he missed eating at home with his family...May you find home cooked meals with family wherever you are."

Patrick Ramp from STEWARTVILLE, MN

"I had the pleasure of growing up with Eric. I spent many hours playing in his basement. Back when the time to leave was when the street lights came on. I also had the pleasure of playing high school football with "Gramps". I am heartbroken by this loss and pray for comfort for his family."

Bradley R Bomkamp from LOVES PARK, IL, IL

"Eric and I started on the exact same day with Parker almost 32 years ago. We were in the same 3-year trainee program and both ended up on the west coast in our mid 20s. As a result of this, we formed a lasting friendship based on mutual trust and respect. Over the years, Eric enjoyed playing the occasional prank on me at Parker and it is something that I always enjoyed about Eric. During the past couple of years, Eric and I talked about many things (mostly not work related) and I got to know how much he loved his family and cared deeply about their wellbeing. I will miss Eric very much and wish nothing but love and prayers to his wife Christy and family."

Jim Smith from Fayetteville, NC

"Prayers to Family and Friends Goes back a number of years ago at Parker, but his kind nature, funny and his attitude was awesome, always willing to help anyone, wishing the best to Family & Friends"

Margaret Bolek from Hillside, IL

"Thoughts and prayers to his family."

JOSE LUIS ESCAMILLA RAMIREZ from Monterrey, TX

"I had a pleasure to meet Erik with the first tranfer of product to Mexico, always excited to help other , my prayers for the family"

Jane Lehr from Cameron Park, CA

"To my travel friend Vadie, I am so sorry to read this and know of your great loss. My condolences to you and your family."

David Gombrich from Benton , AK

"Eric was my boss and travel buddy. We spent lots of time together in a rental car, talking about families and his kids going through sports. He was always positive and supportive, even when faced with challenges. I will always remember him as being a great person. RIP."

The DeWitt Family from West Lafayette, IN

"Eric will be missed for his kindness, talent, wit and good humor. A wonderful neighbor (who always had that driveway shoveled first), he was a fixture in the young lives of our children. An awesome dad, a loving husband and a friend to all, he will be remembered with love by those who had the good fortune to know him."

Kurt Peters from Ashley, IN

"I worked with Eric for several years and spent countless hours driving together to and from our Goodland plant. During those drives we solved Parker's and the world's issues many times over. We also had lots of laughs. Even after we moved away, we still talked regularly. I will miss those 5-minute work conversations that turned into 30-minute talks about life and kids. Eric was truly a special guy, great friend, and extraordinary family man. I pray for Christy and the boys and hope they have comfort knowing he is no longer in pain and will be watching over them from above. RIP my man."

Dina from Des Plaines, IL

"I met Eric over 30 yrs ago when he started at the Des Plaines location, He was always a fun person to be around and to work with and such a good person. He will truly be missed! sending Prayers to all the family & friends."

Marini Family from Palatine, IL

"We never met Eric personally unfortunately. Lucas has shared that Eric was a friendly and fun guy on the occasions he saw him on your family's visits to Iowa City. Your family is in our thoughts and we are so very sorry."

Les and Barb Novak from Hoffman Estates, IL

"We are friends of Eric's in-laws, the Urenas. When Dorothy & Joe spoke of Eric, it was with such great love, admiration and affection that we felt we knew him. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends for their loss."

Pete Ackroyd from Saint Marys, OH

"I worked with Eric since I started at Parker over 27 years ago. Eric was a great colleague and friend, and he will be missed. I will miss all the non-work conversations we had over the years, his stories he would tell at dinners while travelling, and his sincere caring for those he worked with and their families. Thoughts and prayers for his family."

Nijaz Hodzic from Park Ridge, IL

"With a great sadness I heard about losing Eric. He was the man with beautiful soul and good sense of humor. It was a pleasure to be around him and talk about not just work related but anything. I met him 23 years ago, and I was working for him and his team at our plant in Goodland where he was a plant manager at the time. It was my best time at Parker. Last time I have seen him we have been talking about art. He was not just a good team player and hard worker he was a good father, husband and friend. He left a permanent footprint to all of us who knew him well. An irreparable loss for all of us and we will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP."

Tom Cervantez from Lake in the Hills, IL

"I worked with Eric for over 20 + years. He was more than just a co-worker, He was a good friend as well. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."