unity Schools in Elkader and graduated from high school in 1990. He received his Associates Degree in Healthcare Administration from DMACC and then graduated cum laude from Upper Iowa University with his Bachelors in Business Management in 1994. After graduating, Eric began to work for ABCM Corporation. On December 16, 2000, he was united in marriage to Angie Durschmidt in Humboldt. The couple eventually made their home in Fort Dodge where he became the Executive Director of The Marian Home and Village. Eric was awarded an Eagle Scout Award and an "Outstanding Service to Residents Award" with ABCM Corp. He was a member of the Greater Growth Alliance, Rotary Board, Young Professionals, Kidzone Board, Meals on Wheels Board, and Holy Trinity Parish. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers Fan. Eric enjoyed family vacations to Jamaica and St. Martens. He especially enjoyed fishing with his father-in-law Keith, his car rides to appointments with his mother-in-law Kathy, and most importantly spending time with his whole world his daughters. Memorials may be left to family discretion