Anderson, Indiana
John “Eric” Glotzbach, age 32 of Anderson, and formerly of Elwood, died unexpectedly October 25, 2007 at his residence in Anderson. He was born February 25, 1975 in Beech Grove, Indiana. He worked at Night Stalkers Pet Store in Anderson for over a year. He was 1993 graduate of Elwood High School and also attended Ball State University in Muncie. During High School, he played football, baseball, and basketball. He was an avid sports fan, especially basketball.
Survivors include: Parents – John P. “Jack” and companion Rae Ann Goens both of Elwood, and Robin L. (Elston) and husband Stephen Dearing of Anderson; Maternal Grandmother – Karla Elston of Elwood; Brother – Kristopher and wife Ainsley Glotzbach of Florence, SC; 2 Step-Brothers – Jason Dearing and Fiancé Angela Jeffery of Chesterfield, and Adam Dearing and compaion Wandee Barkman both of Florida; Step-Sister – Anginette Dearing and companion Betty Hancock of Muncie; 2 Special Nieces – Annabella and Sarah Katherine Glotzbach of Florence, SC; Best Friend – Scott Decker of Georgia; Beloved dog – “Kid”, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by: Maternal Grandfather – George Elston; Paternal Grandparents – Gene Glotzbach and Marjorie K. Studdy; Infant sister – Alison Marie Glotzbach .
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, October 29, 2007 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home with Rich Leavell officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 PM Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Humane Society through the funeral home. More than anything, the family would appreciate your prayers for Eric’s memory and his surviving family. Online condolences to the Glotzbach family may be made at www.copherfeslermay.com.
Robin and Jack,
My heart goes out to you both. Eric no longer feels the pain, but has left it for you to carry. Stay strong and hold on to the good memories.
Your old friend,
Terra (Emery) Davis
November 01, 2007 | Noblesville, IN
Jack,
I am deeply saddened for your loss of your son. May the memories fill the hole in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles Shawhan
November 01, 2007 | Bedford, IN
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to so many wonderful people who touched our lives during our recent tragedy. Our thanks to the staff at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home for their professional and compassionate handling of our needs. A tremendous thank you to Rich Leavell for providing an uplifting and inspirational euology. To Kyle Noone and the rest of the "Band of Brothers" thank you for laying Eric to rest. To family, friends and all who shared...
Jack Glotzbach
October 30, 2007 | Elwood, IN
"...for the saddest words of tongue or pen are this....it might have been."
Nana
Karla Elston
October 30, 2007 | Elwood, ID
Family and Friends of Eric,
I am a friend of Erics from Ball State University. Eric is such a sweet, compassionate and loving soul, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that his spirit is free now and he is at peace. I am so very sorry especially to his parents, how painful to lose a child. I am very greatful to have the memories of Eric that I do. In Peace, Christy
Christy Brocken
October 30, 2007 | Carmel, IN
...the funeral is over but the loss I feel is like a cancer that will eat at me for the rest of my life.
"...down, down,down into the ground they go...the young, the brave, the kind. I see them go but I cannot forget...
And I am not resigned."
Your Nana
Karla E;ston
October 30, 2007 | Elwood, IN
Rest in peace beautiful boy. I know you are in a better place and your spirit is soaring. You will always be in my heart. Love Rae Ann
Rae Ann Goens
October 30, 2007 | Elwood, IN
jack,iknow how hard it is to lose a child as we lost a daughter in feb.we have alot of memories of eric playing football, and basketball,just remember god is the only comfort we have.praying for all of your family. frank and margaret arehart
frank&margaret arehart
October 29, 2007 | Ingalls
Jack,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Watching Eric, my brother Scott and that class of boys play ball were some of the best times! I will keep you in my prayers. Again, I am so sorry!
Brenda Collins
October 29, 2007 | Elwood, IN
