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Erik Jelinek Obituary
Erik married Jennifer Dorr on Sept 23, 2000, and together, they had two daughters - Sierra and Scarlett. They served as co-pastors in Conrad, MT for 3 years and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI for over 12 years. He served as Director for Evangelical Mission for the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin for over 4 years, after which he served as pastor of Central Lutheran Church in Edgerton until his disability retirement in 2024. Erik was passionate about preaching the Gospel and helping people build relationships with God and one another.
Throughout his life, Erik enjoyed hunting, hiking, and traveling the world with his family. Having gone through a 31-year journey of sobriety, he was passionate about helping others who were struggling with addiction issues. Diagnosed with ALK+ lung cancer in 2010, Erik wrote the book "Blessed in the Midst of Trial" to help himself and others cope with cancer diagnoses. His miraculous 15-year cancer journey has been an inspiration to many.
Erik was predeceased by his father, Dwayne Jelinek. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, beloved daughters Sierra and Scarlett, mother Janet Jelinek, sister Kristi Montas, nieces Krystal and Kyrsten Montas, parents-in-law Joe and Dottie Dorr, extended family, and many friends and colleagues.
A visitation and reception will be held on September 5 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., and from 10 a.m. on September 6 with a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., both at Grace Lutheran Church in Cambridge WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given for cancer research to alkpositive.org or to the church of your choice. www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com
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Jason Post (Shepard)
September 16, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of the loss of Erik.
He was a wonderful young man they I had the privilege of growing up w and attending church w him.
I am happy to hear of god sobriety and the wonderful ministry that he created!!!
My God Bless his family and friends!
Mike Barney
September 2, 2025
Back when Eric was a young single man in Savage, Mt. ,maybe 90s? he put me, a storm stayed traveler, up for the night. I have not forgotten his kindness, love of dogs, family. He asked when Paul picking me up at gas station of I liked Harrison Ford movies and Pizza- which he and I enjoyed!
Waking you in morning to find a couple more stranded drivers. God bless you all and his memory. What a special individual.
Mike Barney
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