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Eric Stellwagen Obituary

Eric Ryan Stellwagen, 27, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Eric was born at Fort Polk, Louisiana on February 3, 1987 to Thomas and Shelly Stellwagen. He graduated from Doherty High School in Colorado Springs and was studying business with an emphasis in accounting at Pikes Peak Community College.

Eric enjoyed reading, listening to music, Frisbee golf and making gourmet sandwiches and pizza. He also enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his beloved dog, Sunny.

Eric is survived by his parents: Thomas and Shelly; sister, Molly Kate; grandparents: Ralph Stellwagen and Brian and Mary Donlea as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts and great uncles from around the country.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Katherine Buck Stellwagen.

Friends and family are welcome to come and celebrate his life at a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at The Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A luncheon reception will follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers the family requests random acts of kindness to a loved one or donations which will be distributed to a charity in Eric's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Apr. 3, 2014.

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April 6, 2023

Really sad, I was good friends with Eric when we were 11 or 12. He was a great kid and I have very fond memories of him. So sorry for the family's loss, wanted you to know that others were thinking of him even 25 years down the line.

April 4, 2014

Shelly and family...So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Orff

April 3, 2014

I'm very sorry you are going through this difficult time. Eric will be missed forever. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Carrie

Laurie White

April 3, 2014

I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.

April 3, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss-
May the Lord comfort your family at this time. You are in our prayers.
Diane and Rylie

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