Support Erik Kuemmerlein's Family After Tragedy

Dear family, friends and compassionate donors.

My name is Tracy Creegan and I am setting up this fund on behalf of my younger brother Erik Kuemmerlein.

On Saturday March 1, 2025, my brother who just turned 45 a few days earlier suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. He was transported to Aurora Grafton Medical Center where he spent 13 days in the ICU. He put up a tough fight, but was not strong enough to overcome the damage his body went through during this event, and he passed away on March 13, 2025.

During his time in the ICU, we found out he wanted to give the utmost selfless sacrifice, and that he was an organ donor. He never thought about himself, and always wanted to help others. Even though the organ donation could not happen, he is a hero for trying.

Erik was a hard worker, one with his hands, and you could tell that by looking at them. For many years he installed and finished hardwood floors in homes, churches and buildings all over southeastern WI. He then moved to fabricating and welding at Triton Trailer. His love and skill of woodworking landed him a job staining and finishing cabinets.

Erik’s passing leaves behind his almost 8 year old twin boys, Korbin and Brice. The boys were his world. Erik did not have much, but everything he did was 100% for them. They enjoyed the outdoors, like going to the park, playing frisbee golf, shooting bows and arrows and recently riding 4-wheelers. The boys loved their time with their dad, playing Dominoes and Connect Four, and having many laughs and smiles with a good round of Nerf war in the house.

Along with the emotional pain, our family is also burdened with the many medical bills, the unexpected funeral expenses, and the future for his boys. We are reaching out to ask for your help in easing the financial pressure of his sudden death, so we can focus on giving his boys the care and emotional support they need during this difficult time.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference. By contributing to this fund, you will be helping secure a stable future for Erik’s boys and honoring his memory.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness and for sharing this campaign with others who may be able to help.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Kuemmerlein Family