After nearly three months in the hospital, our friendly giant took his last breath with his loving wife by his side.

Please feel free to reach out and share any memories or photographs. I will be sure to pass them along to Lori. Wishing you all peace as we reflect on our friend.

A "Celebration of Life" is to be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1900 7th St NW New Brighton, MN, Saturday, May 2 from 1-3 pm.

Beyond the heartbreak for those of us who care for Eric, it comes at a very challenging time financially. It was a struggle for Eric to work the past couple of years. With the hospitalization and general life bumps that have occurred--funding a Celebration of Life and all of the steps leading up to it is overwhelming.

Again, we thank each and every one of you for the support that you have shown and continue to show in whatever way that is.

For more updates from Lori, please visit his Caring Bridge site.