Eric-Sommermann-Obituary

Eric Frank Sommermann

Obituary

Sommermann, Eric Frank Age 48, of Minneapolis died unexpectedly Sunday, March 18. He is survived by wife, Shelly; sons, Jimmy and Nikolai; parents, Fran and James Sommerman; and brother, Mark. Eric was an amazing father to his sons, Jimmy, 16, and Nikolai, 28. He was a wonderful husband and best friend to Shelly. Eric loved and was loved by his family, his colleagues and clients in his homeopathic practice, his students, his many friends, and his neighbors, as well as the members of all the communities he gave so much to. He was a familiar sight in the Linden Hills neighborhood along with his beloved dog Zula and cat Elizabeth. Eric touched many people with his lively intelligence, his curiosity, his passion for nature, and his warm, loving heart. His gifts will live on. We love you so much, Eric. Services will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, Mar. 22, at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1917 Logan Av. So., Mpls. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northwestern School of Homeopathy, Eric Sommermann Scholarship Fund.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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OMG, I just googles Eric and found this sad result. He was an excellent Homeopathic practitioner. After he moved back to WI I missed being able to consult him so I consulted him from afar. I'm sure he is missed greatly as he is now.

I started seeing Eric for homeopathic treatment back in '97. At the time I did not know that I had Lyme's disease but was trying to find different ways to treat the symptoms that were occurring. Eric was an excellent doctor who listened to what was going on and he prescribed medicine that helped me enormously. He was also such a great listener and conversationalist who valued what you had to say. I still think about what a great practitioner he was and the impact he made.

Never thought Id end up finding this when I tried to find information on Eric. He was my homeopathy while I was in my recovery period from a bone-marrow transplant and afterwords. I never got a chance to thank him for that. I am truly sorry he's gone.

Eric was studying in Vancouver BC at one point, and came in his boat to Vancouver Island, for a little jaunt. His boat motor broke down and we spent the summer getting to know each other. I was amazed at the warmth and passion for life and health he had. Eric inspired me to a wider world. I am deeply sadden by his passing.

We must not lose touch with our friends.Damn.I thought we would tramp together again through the mountains and lie under a huge night sky.I will think of you my friend when stars shine bright over the high alpine.
Eric jolted me back to life after three years in the navy.Wow .Voracious appetite for life;could'nt help but infect you with it,easily squeezing 480 years into his short span.he was the first guy that ever hugged me,like he was really excited I'd made it,and that felt...

Hi,
I was saddened to hear about Eric's death. He was the person who inspired me to become a homeopath, although he never knew it. Many moons ago (20 years +/-), he had a practice in Willits CA. I went to see him as a client and was so fascinated by his questions and then by my amazing healing, that I went back to school in homeopathy and now I have a practice in Northern CA. (Eureka). Thank you Eric!
Joanne Witte

Dear Shelly,
I think of you and hope you are healing.
I want to thank you for sharing Eric with all of us . He spent many Christmas Eves on the phone with me when I was ill, and I often thought of how generous you must be.
I shall always miss him. He was such a part of my life.
GOD bless you and your children.
Geri Stroud
Feb 4, 2008

Our family has been patients at HPL for years. Our daughters were priviledged to have Eric as a practioner. It is so late that I have learned the news of his passing. I am heartily saddened as are my daughters. Our love goes out to all of you for peace and healing. Eric, himself, was a great healer and brought comfort to everyone through his divine nature.