LaMOILLE – Eric Paul Walzer, 50, of LaMoille, passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on June 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27, at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Mendota.

Eric was born Oct. 24, 1974, to Gary Walzer and Linda (Brennan) Walzer in Mendota.

He is survived by his parents; three children, Erika (Christian) Kleckner, Hunter Walzer, and Tobi Walzer, along with their mothers Tasha Kelly and Dawn Neidetcher; his long-time partner and fiancee Christina (Rivera) Smith along with her four children, (Angelica, Emilia, Lola, and Dax); grandson, Olsen Kleckner, as well as three step-grandchildren Silas, Nora, and Mabel; step-sister, Emily (Christman) Kelly; nephews, Kyle Walzer and Ryder Kelly; and niece, Chelsi Kelly. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Toby Walzer, and his step-mother, Traci (Williams) Walzer.

Eric was a true outdoorsman. If you were looking for him, you would most likely find him on a boat trying to catch some fish (keyword: trying), usually with his best friend, Wayne Reutner. If not on the water, Eric would be on some kind of machine: a Harley, four-wheeler, skidsteer, you name it. He liked to stay busy. He loved taking trips to Wisconsin and often spoke of his memories at Grandma and Grandpa Walzer’s cabin in Adams-Friendship. He played hard, but he worked hard too. While he was a jack of most trades, concrete was his specialty. Over the years he worked for several companies, even starting his own, but proudly ended his career with his long-time friend, Pat Escatel.

He was truly loved and will be greatly missed.

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