Birth date: Nov 12, 1949 Death date: Mar 4, 2014
Eric George Minkes, 64, of Richardsville, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eric was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed John Deere tractors and ligh Read Obituary
In you loving hands we will move forward. I love you now and forever.
I knew Eric from work, I worked in the office for Don Hoar. Eric was always a polite soft spoken person and a gentleman if I spoke to him on the phone or when he came into our office. My condolences go out to his family and friends. God bless.
Dee Tuttle
To the family of Eric, My condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. I know my husband Dennis Brooks worked with Eric and always spoke highly of him. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Dearest Daniela and Family my heart and prayers are with you, I will miss Eric on face book, I enjoyed working with him, he was a wonderful man, God Bless all of you today & always.
Marilyn and Family,
Words can not describe the sarrow of losing a Loved one so close and special to many. You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. :)
-The Rouse Family
What a wonderful brother to have. He was simply a bundle of energy as a kid and always so happy and upbeat. We called him "Little Ricky" at home. But he grew up and became a man. We then knew him by his formal name, Eric, denoting strength and determination. He was still most positive and upbeat even when facing challenges that most of us never have nor ever want to face. He was a really great man who loved his entire family. He also had many who would call him friend.
We lived far apart and had our careers and families. But we did see each other from time to time and talked often on the phone. Mom kept us "in touch" as well as a link between us. I wish that we could have lived closer as I am certain we would be best friends forever. In fact, we agreed some weeks ago that this is how we should now think of one another. I am retired and he was soon to be retired. We could have come closer together once again. But he was taken too soon. In recent weeks we called each other by our childhood names of Ricky and Donnie as well as signing off in the same on emails. It was our sign of endearment and good memories.
My wife Patty, whom I started dating in 1959 when Eric was only 10 years old also thinks of him as a brother and loved him much. She too saw the pain he had and knows that he has now gone to Heaven. We will both have fond memories of him.
We will see him again one day.
"Donnie" and "Patty" Vonk
My prayers go out to your family, Eric was a wonderful guy. I haven't seen him in 15 years since I left Raytheon but caught up with him on Facebook. I know one thing for sure, he loved his family you could see from his FB posts. He was always a happy guy and he will be missed.
Elena Psarakis
