Eric John Pollex
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quincy, Wisconsin. Pastor Randal Walter Schoemann will officiate. Visitation will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Private Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Eric was born on May 13, 1973, in Friendship, Wisconsin, to Charles August and Sharon Lee (Boerner) Pollex. He grew up and attended Castle Rock Grade School and later graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1991. Eric continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Education degree in 1996 and a Law degree from UW-Madison Law School in 1999. Following his education, Eric embarked on a successful legal career. He initially practiced law in Reedsburg and Mauston before returning to his hometown to take over the family law practice when his father became a Judge. Eric also served as the City of Adams Attorney and a Family Court Commissioner.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Eric had a deep passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and working on the family farm with his father and son. During his time in High School, Eric excelled as a three-sport athlete, participating in baseball, basketball, and football. His dedication and talent extended to college, where he qualified as a walk-on for the UW-Madison Football Team. Notably, he earned a scholarship in his 5th year and was a proud member of the 1993 Rose Bowl Championship team. Eric’s commitment to both academics and sports was recognized when he was named to the UW Madison Student-Athlete Recognition Team in 1996 for his work in tutoring his teammates.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, uncle, aunts, and a cousin.
Eric is survived by his Son, Dalton Pollex of Friendship, WI; parents: Charles and Sharon Pollex of Wisconsin Dells, WI; sister, Danielle (David) Rabl of Portage, WI; brothers: Walt Pollex of Adams, WI and Mark (Jessica) Pollex of Pewaukee, WI. He is further survived by a nephew, nieces, aunts, uncles, many cousins, other relatives, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Eric’s memory to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
The family is being assisted by Roseberry’s Funeral Home. For those who wish to extend their condolences please visit www.roseberrys.com.
Dear Chuck and Sharon, My condolences to you and your family. In the brief time I knew Eric, he was a very caring son and we’d visit a little when he came into the house – usually reminding his dad about a baseball game on TV. May God bless you.
So very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. He was such a personable young man when I had him in class in high school.
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Eric in the final year of high school when I was visiting as an exchange student. He was a great friend, a kind, sensitive, intelligent person and a generous soul. We laughed a lot together. We spoke about him just this month with another friend. We are beyond saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to you all.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Pollex and family,
I just found out about Eric’s passing. I’m saddened and shocked. I have nothing but wonderful memories of the time with him and the rest of his teammates and classmates. I wish it could have been more time. Eric had great drive and determination. He set an exceptional example of hard work while playing football and in his other sports and school at A-F High. May God’s Spirit encourage and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
I send my love and prayers,
Don (Coach) Caves
Chuck, Sharon & family-
So sad to learn of Eric’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Pollex Family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss, and my heart goes out to you. Eric and I were classmates throughout our school years, and I was fortunate to get to know him better in senior year through several classes that we shared together. I remember him for his warmth and his generous spirit. He was kind, big-hearted, and intelligent. He had a great sense of humor. He will always be a bright star when I look back on my memories of high school.
With deepest sympathy,
Sarah
My sincere condolences. Nothing but positive memories of Eric from high school. Prayers for strength & comfort.
When I got news about Eric, my heart became heavy, not knowing what happen, or if I ever will.
So these past few days I been walking around like I just got kicked in the guts by wild horse, and not knowing what to write, or if I should write anything at all. I will not be able to make the visit to say good by to Eric tomorrow on the 5th. So I decided to visit his place of rest today. I never been there before and did find where Eric will rest, so I got out of my car and walked over to where he will be in a very peaceful place and pay my respects and read the stones around him.
As I turned around to walk back to my car, there was two big Does standing at the east gate entrance just standing there watching me. They stayed right there until I got close to them with the car and slowly trotted off to the west end of the woods boarding the fence, as if to say follow us, and then they stopped turned around and looked at me again, then one flipped her head around as if she was saying goodby and they ran off.
And that’s when it hit me! I was having a God moment, His way of communicating with me to let me know that Eric is in good hands now, so I drove back around to where Eric will rest and said my goodby. God is like a fine stringed instrument to the Faithful that we need to tune up and learn how to tell when He is talking to us, my heart became peaceful right after this encounter. What better way would God or Eric know of way to capture a hunters attention, then with two big fat Deer.
My encounter this morning at the Cemetery with these two deer and the feelings I felt come over me at the cemetery, is what inspired me to come home and share my story of Eric.
Now that the storm has passed and the dust if starting to settle down. I will speak my heart.
I met Eric many years ago in office while Dad was still working with him. There was a goodness in him that I recognize from that very first meeting and he was always the same man now as he was then. Eric did work for me over the years and being that I get along with animals better than I do with most people, he never let me down when it come to dealing with legality’s requiring a lawyer.
One of the things we had in common that gave our friendship strength, was we both Loved our Family’s. He shared the European mounts in the back office with the story’s of that hunt written on the back of the places they were mounted on. I shared pic’s of the hunting and fishing expeditions with my kids and grandchildren sent to his cell and email that he enjoyed and always encourage me to send. Plus the pic of Festus and his mule Ruth in his office, and the great story of a mule named Ruth, that dates back to 1861 of why Festus named all his mules Ruth, in the show of Gunsmoke. ( Ode to a Mule by Ken Curtis ) The story Ken Curtis narrates will Enlighten your heart.
Eric had a great compassion that I did not see until October 2022, he was doing some work for me and called me on the same day I needed to take my most trusted companion ( Scooter ) who I loved with all my heart of 12 1/2 years out to the back yard and put him down to end the suffering of the cancer inside him. I got injured 17 years ago training a wild stallion that crippled me for life. Eric offered to drop everything to come out and help me put Scooter down and bury him for me. A couple days later I came to office to finish what we had started and before I left office. Eric came out from the back office with a wooden marker he had made where he carved Scooter;s name on it for me to place at Scooter’s grave, that is still there today.
WOW!
I knew not what to say, except, Thank you! But now I know I need to tell this true story, of this Honorable man, to show the Heart that Eric carried inside him. Eric was not just a great attorney, he was a real friend. I will miss him and that I pray to the Great Spirit to bring a comforter into each and everyone of the hearts of the Family that Eric Loved so much. I also pray that Jesus welcomes Eric into the Spirit World with my old dog Scooter to keep each other company until it is my time to make the journey to the Spirit world.
Ray Adam
I am so sorry for your loss, I know my nephew Bryan and Eric were good friends. Sending prayers to all of you
Chuck and Sharon our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We are so sorry for your loss.
Uncle Chuck, Aunt Sharon, Dalton, Danielle, David, Grace, Walt, Mark, & families~
It’s hard to even put into words the broken hearts 💔 that everyone is feeling. Praying that God will comfort everyone and we can feel the Peace that only he can give. 🙏✝️🙏
Lovey has so many wonderful memories that he will cherish growing up with Eric, with them only being about 9 months apart. More like brothers, than just cousins. 🥰
I’m sure Eric was welcomed with open arms in Heaven, by all we have loved and lost. 😇 God always has a plan thru our pain and knew “There is a Time for Peace”. ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8
Rest Peacefully cousin Eric, until we meet again! ♥️ Love, Hugs and Prayers~Curtie & Michelle
Even though your world is so dark right now, I hope you will soon see some light in the memories of a beautiful son. We cannot fathom the loss of a child. Prayers are for all of you in this great loss. Sending love and hugs
So shocked and saddened to see this. Our deepest sympathy to Eric’s family. May your wonderful memories be of comfort during this time. Prayers to your family.
Tom and Terri Harvey Beversdorf want to express our condolences. We were setting arrangements for Terri’s Dad who just passed yesterday and heard. Too young. May God follow your son and always remember Dad was great! He will always have a great love support to help during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences
Sharon, I guess when we were growing up, pretending to be adults in our play in Easton, we didn’t realize the heartache being an adult brings with it. I am so sad for you, Chuck and your family in the loss of Eric. I went on many Castle Rock school trips with him and his class and it doesn’t seem fair that someone so young is gone. May he rest in peace.
Sharon,Chuck and family, So sorry for your loss.May Eric rest in peace. The McEvillas
I’m very sorry for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you all..
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Eric from high school. We certainly enjoyed many laughs and adventures. Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Eric.
So sorry to hear of this loss.condolences thoughts & prayers May you have the strength & comfort in family & friends during this difficult time Take care!!🥲🙏
Sending many prayers and hugs. I’m so very saddened, I can’t find the words to express my sadness. Eric was always so kind and helpful when we would go into his office. My heart goes out to you Sharon & Chuck. Dalton you are truly a wonderful young man, sending you lots of prayers. My God Bless you and be there for you.
Dalton, so very sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss of your son ….may God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
Pollex Family, I am sorry for your loss Eric was a good man , fly high &Rest in Peace .
Sharon, Chuck and family so sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you
Prayers of comfort and healing for friends and family through this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Aunt Sharon uncle chuck and family,
We are very sad to hear about Eric’s passing. He was a very beautiful person and will be missed. Hugs to all as you move forward. Peace…Scott, Val, Sam and Sarah Fosbinder ❤️
Deepest sympathy to all of you! Prayers for peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear the news of Eric’s passing! Way too young to leave everyone he has touched!
Chuck, Sharon, & family – This saddens me very much. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our Prayers @ Thoughts are with you Sharon @ Chuck an all the family at this difficult time. Always Remember the precious times an Memories you had with Eric an hold him close to your heart ——————————————————-
To the Pollex family: I was shocked to hear this news. My deepest condolences. Eric was a fellow brother at DTS fraternity at UW-Madison. He was smart, driven, and possessed a unique and engaging personality. May you find peace during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss of Eric. Our thoughts and prayers for all of the family
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sharon, Chuck, Dalton & family,
So saddened to hear this. Thinking of all of you, sending prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family in this time of sorrow.
It makes my heart hurt to see this. Know I am thinking and praying for you all.
To the Pollex Family; very very sorry for your loss, enjoyed working with him over the years, he was a great guy, great Attorney, Eric Pollex will certainly be missed around here that is for sure, our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Dear Sharon and Chuck, it’s impossible to find words to express the sorrow that I feel for your loss. I want you to know that I am praying for you and all of your family. God will be with you through this….lean on Him. Love and hugs, Ruth Check
I am very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. May he rest in peace and may God grant you comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences to the entire Pollex family. I’m so sorry for your tragic loss. Thinking of you and praying for all of you during this difficult time. 🙏
To the Pollex family, sending my condolences to the family in this difficult time.
We are saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Treasure the memories
My heart and love goes out to all. I so enjoyed our teacher/ student relationship. We talked about many things including the stock market, West Point and beyond. God Bless his family and friends. Eric, I will see you again someday.
I am so sorry for your loss. Eric will be surely missed.
Sharon and family I am so saddened to hear this news Sending love and light to you
My most sincere and deepest condolences. Prayers for peace and comfort for all
My deepest Condolences to the Entire Pollex Family. Prayers for All.
Chuck and Sharon, we are saddened by your loss of Eric and pray that you are comforted.
Chuck, Sharon and family
So, so sorry to hear about your Son Eric. Parents should never see their children leave this world before them. So sad, especially when they are so young. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you…our condolences to you all.
May Eric rest in peace. Hugs to you all…..
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you, so sorry for your loss and my prayers to the entire Pollex family. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss. Eric did some legal work for me back in Adams County several years ago. Very impressive young man.
My condolences to the family. May God bless all at this time with his loving arms around all for your grieving.
Sharon & Family,
We’re so sorry to hear about Eric. You all have our sincere condolences & prayers during this difficult time. Hugs to all.
Chuck, Sharon, Dalton and all of Eric’s family
We are so sorry to learn of Eric’s passing. This will leave a forever hole in our hearts. May God’s abiding grace & love sustain all of you.
So sorry to hear this; our thoughts and prayers are with the Pollex family at this sad time.
Intelligent, gifted, skilled, interesting, a talented lawyer, pleasant to deal with and converse with. The list is seemingly endless. The magnitude and pleasantry of the comments here is a tribute to his life. Rest in Peace, Eric. You’ve earned it.
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the family find peace in their memories.
My deepest condolences to all of Eric’s family and friends. May all of your priceless memories wrap their arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
Sharon and family…… I am so sorry to hear about Eric. Sending a strong hug and hopes for moments of peace in your heart .
I am sorry to hear of the loss your son Eric.
May your family remember and cherish all the good times together.
God Bless you 🙏
So very sorry for your family’s loss, prayers and thoughts.
Dear Pollex Family,
Sincerest sympathy. Lots of love & prayers for you all. Remember the good times. May the peace of our Lord help you.
RIP Eric.
Love, Dawn, Rock, Zeke & Wyatt
May God’s love and mercy shelter your family in this challenging moment, and His peace and comfort heal your hearts, in time.
With love, Scott and Tanya Kotlowski
So sad to hear of Eric’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sharon and Chuck and family, Heartbroken for your loss.
Prayers that God will bring His comfort to you.
Condolences to the Pollex family.
Chuck, Sharon, and family: My thoughts are reflecting on the many times our paths have crossed. May the greater power assist in this tragic time.
I am so sad to hear this!!!! My deepest sympathy to all of you !!!!
Our deepest and most heart felt condolences. May god comfort your family in this time of sorrow. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Danielle and Pollex Family,
My deepest condolences and sympathy to all of you. He was always a sweet & fun person to be around. He will not be forgotten as good memories remain. Praying comfort and peace for the families as you navigate through this.
My heart is sad to hear of the loss of Eric. He demonstrated the success that can be achieved with hard work. He is one of many Green Devils that makes AF proud.
May God help you through this tough time.
Peace be with you all.
Sharon and Chuck, So very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time of sorrow but know that He is also welcoming Eric to Heaven with open arms. 🙏🙏
We are so sorry. No words can soften this. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire Pollex family.🙏🙏🙏
Sending my deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends. My prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss🙏♥️
We would like to extend our sympathies to the entire Pollex family.
so sad to be seeing this. Heartbreaking for his Family, Friends & the many others who knew him. prayers & hugs to all.
Chuck, Sharon and the entire Pollex family…I send my deepest sympathy on the loss of Eric. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I will never forget the years of fun we had together since we were very young. Kindergarten thru 8th grade was fun because of you. The first story I have of you is our families telling me I once chased you with a hammer. I think we were 4? Last time I talked you you told me we were cousins (we have cousins in common) and always a friend. Rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the family. From the Lecas and Lauterbach families. We lost my mother “Ele” Eleanor Lauterbach yesterday. Our hearts are with you all at this very sad time. Healing energy to you all. And Love to you all from all of us. Stacey,John and Robert Lecas.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Pollex family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob & Lynn Dehmlow
I remember like it was yesterday. He was very much liked by all of us at Papa’s Pizza and I loved his sense of humor when I would give him a hard time on things. Definitely knew he would be a future lawyer. LOL I knew he was a good man and I know in my heart his family and friends will see him in heaven. So sorry for your loss.
I’m beyond words after hearing of Eric’s passing. As time would have it, we all kinda drift apart as we move away and live our lives, but we never forget the ones we grew up with. I’m truly saddened, and to the Pollex family, my sincerest condolences. 😥🙏🏻
Peace and comfort to the Pollex family.
My deepest sympathy to the Pollex family. May warm memories bring you comfort always and May God hold you in the palm of his hand. I went to UW Madison with Eric, and remember him fondly and smiling. My prayers are with you.
Sharon, Chuck and family,
My deepest condolences at this difficult time. May God give you peace.
So sorry for your loss.
Chuck, Sharon and family. So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Chuck, Sharon and family: so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Keeping you in our prayers
To the Pollex family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry to read about Eric at such a young age. Always remember the good times and Gob Bless.
Deepest sympathies for the entire Pollex family from the John Wallace Rasch family. (Bobbi Rasch Lipke Ely & sister Brenda)
So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dalton and the Pollex family, our sincere condolences. Theresa and Dennis David and family
Our sincere condolences and heart felt sympathy to The Pollex Family. Our prayers are with you.
Some of you may not have known what a great craftsman Eric was.I got to see some of Eric’s carpentry work and , wow!! My sympathy to you all. He will be missed.
Chuck and Sharon,
Our deepest sympathies in your loss of Eric. Having to bury a child of any age is beyond devastating. May God grant you comfort.
Sharon and Joe Lobenstein
I’m so sorry for your loss Walter… for all your family. Prayers
Deepest condolences to your entire family at this sad time. We had the greatest respect for his work and friendship. Prayers for our Lord to watch over you.
Dalton, Sharon, Chuck and family,
We were shocked to hear of Eric passing. Our sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you.
To the Pollex family, I am so sorry about Eric. Our thoughts are with you.💔
Dear Sharon and family… so shocked to see this news. No words come to mind to even write. Just know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time!
Love, Patti Rhineart
I’m so sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Our deepest condolences, I can remember Mark wearing Eric’s badger jersey to school and how cool that was.
So very sorry for the family’s loss!
Oh I am so sorry to the entire Pollex family . I remember him fondly when he used to come in my families pizza restaurant after games. From the entire Sherd famy we send our deepest sympathy.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss..
So sorry to hear this. Prayers to you all. May he rest in peace now.
So very sorry for your loss hes such a wonderful person this really saddens me we went to school together and I always kept a eye out for his house by me he will be missed 😢