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Erwin L. Erker and his wife, Ann, met when she worked at a McDonald's in Queens where he had once worked. They saw the film "Halloween" on their first date. "From then on, we were together," Mrs. Erker said.
Mr. Erker, 41, a vice president at Marsh and McLennan, used to plan vacations for the family, which includes Lauren, 13, and Andrew, 10. He had a soft spot for the cabins at Kampgrounds of America. He picked campgrounds near points of interest like Salem, Mass., Luray Caverns, and Dorney Park in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Erker said, recalling the trip when Big E (his nickname, for his large personality) stole her doughnut.
"Nobody owned up to it, but he had it," she said. "It was in his pocket. He was a sweets fanatic."
Their only bad vacation, she said, involved an uninvited mouse in a rented house when they went skiing one year. But it wasn't all bad: "We laughed all weekend."
"He always did things with the kids," she said. Lauren plays the trombone, and he liked attending her concerts and listening to her jazz festival CD. He went to Islanders games with Andrew, and they played basketball tournaments in Andrew's room, using a hoop attached to his closet door. It is still there.
Erwin, you are remembered and your life celebrated. May the ones you loved be surrounded by peace and comfort. No matter how much time passes, we will never forget you and the other innocent victims. Rest in peace
September 11, 2023 | FL
Erwin.... you are not forgotten. 20 years since you were given the Angel Wings of 9/11.
Joe
September 12, 2021 | North Babylon, NY | Neighbor
Remembering Erwin on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
To the Family of Erwin Erker, please know that I am thinking about you all today. I am a former grammar school classmate of his and ALWAYS remember him and you on this day. Michele Castellano-Tracy
Michele Castellano-Tracy
September 11, 2020 | Classmate
Take care with the angels, erwin.
A.L.
June 16, 2019 | ON
I will never forget Erwin or his family. His beautiful daughter, Lauren, was in my 5th grade class only months before 9/11. It was Erwin who sat down with me at parent-teacher conferences and I admired his dedication to his children and family. Edwin and Lauren are constantly on my mind every September. The Erkers will never be forgotten.
Wendy Frazier
September 11, 2015 | Port Jefferson Station, NY
Erwin was a good guy, didn't know him all that well but I know those he left behind. He is sorely missed by his family and his community. Peace to all.
Karen Shechter
September 11, 2014 | Virginia Beach, VA
Family History of the Erker Family shows many stayed in New York.. God Bless..
Joann Erker
September 11, 2014 | Spanaway, WA
My name is Erwin Cheldin. Since the first grade my friends have called me Erkie. I don't have a middle name so I guess I got used to being called Erkie. One on my copanies is named Erkie Inc. I was watching the TV memorial on 9-11-12 and saw Erwin's name The Erwin and the Erker sure caught my attention. Now here I am, looking at his site and would you believe I'm also in the insurance business. Wow, this is something. Well, I'm proud of him and his family. You are all so beautiful. You have...
September 14, 2012