Eric John Doerzbacher (alpha-bet), age 61, of Trumbull Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Eric was born on December 18, 1961, in Phoenix, AZ to parents Louis and Mary Ann Doerzbacher. After graduating from JFK High School in Warren, Ohio, Eric went on to join the United States Navy in which he later retired from. On April 1, 2009, he married Debra Stalnaker in Jefferson, Ohio. Eric and Debra had a true, amazing love story. They were never without one another. Eric was truly a one-of-a-kind man. He was always the first person to offer help when someone needed it. He was a proud member and road captain of the US Militia R.C. He had a true passion for riding motorcycles. Eric and Debra would get up and jump on the motorcycle with no destination in sight. Those were some of his favorite rides. Another passion of Eric's was to help veterans in need. He will truly be missed by so many.
Eric is survived by his loving wife Debra; children, Nichole Doerzbacher and Dyllan Doerzbacher; stepchildren, Melissa (Chris Bertone) Holbrook and William Holbrook; bonus daughter, Kathy Javorich; grandchildren, Caleb, Zoey, Mckayla, Jaylin, Matthew and Abel; parents; Mary Ann and Louis Doerzbacher; Sister, Katie (Wayne) Impullitti; and best friend/father-in-law, William Stalnaker. Also surviving are nephews, Michael, and Tommy; and niece Anna.
There will be a celebration of life held on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Debra Stalnaker.
The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Nurses on the 4th floor of Seidman Cancer Center, US Militia R.C., their close family, Carol and Jenny of Hospice of the Western Reserve. A special thank you to Kris King-Lester, Eric and Debra would not have been able to do this without her. Their lives are touched forever.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio, assisted the family with arrangements. 440-361-2273
www.LakeErieCrematory.com