Eric R. Shekels, age 34, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Friday, August 1, 2019, at his home with family.
Eric was born October 12, 1984, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Shawn and Dawn (Kaster) Shekels. He graduated from Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, VA. in 2001. He enlisted in the United States Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii and was honorably discharged in 2007. He graduated from UW LaCrosse in 2012 and was currently working at Trienda in Portage.
Eric enjoyed paintball, videogames, reading and spending time with family. He was a volunteer with the Knights of Columbus.
Eric was preceded in death by his niece, Emilie Belle Shekels, and his grandparents.
Survivors:
Mother: Dawn Shekels
Father: Shawn Shekels
Brother: Shane (Jazzy) Shekels
Brother: Sam Shekels
Nephew: Rowan Shekels
Niece: Delilah Vitale
Grandparents: Paul & Carol Kaster
Uncle: Doug (Kristen) Kaster
Uncle: Steve (Penny) Shekels
Aunt: Sandy (Linda) Shekels
Further survived by many other aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends
Shawn Sorry to hear of Eric
Paul and Carol, So sorry for your loss.
I can’t begin to imagine what you are feeling. I can only hope that your memories will provide some comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies.
Carol & Pete & Family- We are so very sorry for your loss. What a hard time for all of you. Please know you are in our
thoughts & prayers. May God, Family & all the love sent your way help you all through this sad time.
Love & Prayers to All, Hans & Dorothy
Paul, Carol & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Eric.
Eric will be greatly missed but his kindness and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.
Shane and family, my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss!
So so sorry for your loss..I am still in shock and truly feel for you all, he was such a cute kid when I met him first around 30 years ago whilst being part of your lovely family for a summer..ever since always included in Christmas cards with love and hearing he had been also huge help to your Mum&Dad..this is such sad news but what ever happened may he rest in peace and you all find strenght to stay strong for each others and support each others through this sorrow and heartbreak..I am sure he surrounds you as an Guardian Angel and good memories giving light&love to your lives after him..but there are no words really, just wanting to send you all big hugs..my family sending deepest condolences from Finland too.Love you.
I’m so sorry Dawn and Shawn, my heart goes out to you as you go through this. sending my condolences also to Doug and to Paul and Carol Kastor.
Our sincerest condolences to the family on the loss of Eric. Mat you all find comfort knowing he is no longer in pain and is looking down upon you all with God’s grace!
So sorry for your loss. We know Eric was a treasure to his grandparents Paul and Carol. Theresa and Dennis David
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dawn, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dawn and family we are so sorry for the loss of Eric. We truly know how difficult this is. RIP Eric
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending our deepest sympathies
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
So sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss and prayers to the family,
Dawn, sorry for your loss
Oh.my heart breaks for you sincerely…hugs
My deepest condolences.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry on your loss
Shawn, Dawn, Shane and the rest of the Shekels family our sincerest sympathies for the loss of Eric. May you feel the love and prayers that are uplifting you during this tremendously hard time. God Speed Eric…you will be missed ❤
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. I will be praying g for you guys in the upcoming weeks. Becky “church” Smith