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Eric Joering Obituary
1978 - 2018
Eric Joseph Joering, age 39, was tragically taken from us on Saturday, February 10, 2018 while responding to help others. He was a 1997 graduate of Westerville South High School and attended the Columbus State College Police Program. From there, he was hired by the City of Westerville, Division of Police. During the 16 years that Eric was employed by Westerville, he was a patrol officer, worked in the Detective Bureau, and then became a K-9 Officer partnered with Sam. Eric loved working with Sam but the most important job to him was being a husband and a father. His daughters were his everything and they thought the sun rose and set with him. He was truly loved by all and will be missed tremendously. Eric is survived by his wife, Jami; and his daughters, Eva (12), Elena (11), and Ella (6); parents, Jim and Lillian Joering; brother, Michael (Jen); nephew, Joseph; niece, Ravella; sister-in-law, Angi (Mike); nephews, Nick, Matt, TJ, and Chris; his police family, and many friends. Public Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 313 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio, 43082 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. An FOP Service will be held from 12-12:15 p.m., with the service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors), P.O. Box 3199, Camdenton, MO, 65020. Condolences may be left at www.HillFuneral.com.
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Julie Smithson
February 9, 2025
Eric, seven years have now passed. This day, February 9th, 2018, was your last full day on this earth. No one knew what was about to happen the next day or that your partner, Anthony Tony Morelli, would be joining you in Heaven, leaving behind family, friends, co-workers, and so many that benefitted from your having lived! God bless you both and continue to bring comfort to all of us, whether we ever knew you or not. The Thin Blue Line stands strong and true for all of us as we think of you!
Sandra Huddleston
March 17, 2021
RIP Officer Joering
Brian
April 18, 2018
My thoughts and prayers to the family of officer Eric Joering. May god comfrort his family.
Carrie Layne
March 10, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are still with your family. Know that he will always be with you.
charles danielson
March 1, 2018
To the Joering family,
may God be with you during this time of sorrow. may He give you strength and comfort. may the Peace of God and His Blessings be with you forever......
with sincerest sympthyies
Bonnie Beeman
February 21, 2018
My sincerest sympathy to his family........
ROXANNE BOWLING
February 21, 2018
Prayers to Savannah, and hope she knows there are people thinking of her. Letting her know this mom, wife, nurse cares.
Denise Vogt
February 21, 2018
Prayers to everyone, especially his 4 beautiful daughters.
Eileen Hartman
February 18, 2018
God Bless Officer Joering's parents and oldest daughter!!!!! He was a great officer and friend to so many people and will be missed!!
February 17, 2018
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Eric was a dedicated member of the community and will be missed by so many. We are grateful for his service. Sending prayers for comfort and strength.
Christine DiGuilio
February 17, 2018
There are no words to say how sorry I am for your loss. I have had you in my prayers and will continue to pray that God will give you strength and comfort in the days that follow.
With sympathy and love for you and your family
Vera Keer
February 17, 2018
Praying for God to give you strength and comfort in your loss. I'm so thankful that your pastor was able to share the gospel at the service. I am greatly comforted knowing that Eric is in the presence of his Lord and Savior.
Samuel Davis
February 17, 2018
Thank You for Your Service to US. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT Your Families, there are Two Sam's who will miss You.
Debbie Aldridge
February 17, 2018
To the Joering family,
so sorry for your loss, may god bless you all and your family is in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Mr.Joering
Hatfield Family
February 16, 2018
Our prayers will continue for your family. Please accept our sincerest condolences. God bless.
February 16, 2018
God bless Eric and family.
Shelly Bailey
February 16, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
February 16, 2018
In God's care, rest in peace.
Dee Walters
February 16, 2018
Jami this is Dee Walters I don't know if you remember me. We were neighbors on Bennington. I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to you and your daughters. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless The Family Of Eric
Sandi Barnett Attica Ohio
February 16, 2018
Barbara Notestone
February 16, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Frances Reed
February 16, 2018
Prayers and hugs to you ,your sweet girls and also Sam. God Bless you all sweetie.
carl braglun
February 16, 2018
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with the family of Officer Joering my prayers are with you God Bless You.
Judith Taite
February 16, 2018
God bless and keep the soul of officer Joering!
Ermma Swanson
February 16, 2018
Sorry about your loss. Blessings will continue coming your way alone for your daughters too. He's is in God's hands. He will miss here on earth. RIH, Officer,
Sandra Nickoli
February 16, 2018
God bless you and your family as you mourn the loss of a wonderful father and husband. Thank you for all his great service to the City of Westerville. Prayers for peace for you and your family. God bless his soul and God bless you all for each day ahead.
Robyn Fletcher
February 16, 2018
Dear Jami and girls, God bless you and keep you. Our hearts mourn with you and we love you. The Fletcher Family, Centerburg
Sitting with God
Marie Jones
February 15, 2018
Dear Officer Joering family, may God swiftly put your hearts at peace and please know that God has Officer Joering and Officer Morelli, sitting on each side of him.
Marcia
February 15, 2018
Your graciousness allowing the community to mourn with you is to be commended and admired. Deepest condolences
Lynn
February 15, 2018
God bless, comfort and give you peace. Those of us associated with the blue around the country pour out our hearts to a fine officer's family left behind. Rest in peace, Officer Joering.
R Zavada
February 14, 2018
Heartfelt condolences sent. God Speed Officer Joering. Prayers for Strength and comfort for your families, friends and colleagues.
The Wallace Family
February 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss,May god bless you all prayers
T.J and Andrew Bell
February 14, 2018
We are grieved and shocked to hear this news. We still have so many fond memories of the years we were neighbors in Westerville. We regret that we are unable to be there in person to share this grief with you but we offer our prayers for strength for the whole family.
Harry Lewis
February 14, 2018
I pray that God grant strength to the Joering Family to help them get through the pain of their terrible loss.
Capt. Harry Lewis(Retired,WPD)
The Compassionate Friends
February 14, 2018
Dear Joering Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Monique and Dave Philips
February 14, 2018
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, son and friend! May God watch over Eric and his loved ones. Thank you for keeping my home town safe.
February 14, 2018
I didn't know Eric, but I know what Eric stood for and have a sense what was in his heart. Eric was hired after I left, but I know why he was with the Westerville Division of Police. He was there to serve his community and, if necessary, to give the ultimate sacrifice, which he did.
He is a brave hero and served his community proudly. He went to work each and every day knowing the dangers of that work.
I thank Officer Joering for his service to the community and the job he loved.
Jim Whitney, Retired Chief of Westerville
Ken & Joann Saltz
February 14, 2018
Thank you for your service.
May God confort The Joering Family in their time of sorrow.
Kari Martin
February 14, 2018
My condolences to your family. Eric was a good friend In high school, very sweet man and will be missed by many. I'm praying for your family and his family in blue. Rest In Peace my friend.
C. Butler
February 14, 2018
To one police Family to another May God Bless you and your family in-this time of sorrow from all of us in Ohio and across the World
S Sanders
February 14, 2018
I couldn't imagine having to bury my son/dad. My thoughts and prayers are with Eric's parents and all four of his girls. My heart breaks for you.
Sallie Tablett
February 14, 2018
Dearest family - although I didn't know Eric personally I too feel the loss of a great Officer. My thought and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. May the Peace of God be with you always.
Shanta Bolden
February 14, 2018
My deepest condolences for Officer Joering's family.
Birmingham 911
Mary M
February 14, 2018
The Joering family remains in the hearts of those in Westerville, surrounding cities and throughout the State of Ohio.
The Valentine's Lydia and Junie
February 14, 2018
Thank You for your Service and Commitment...
Sharon Manfredo
February 14, 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the loving Joering family, beloved Eric's friends and comrades in blue.
Keeping all you angels in loving prayer.
God Bless your hearts and Eric's heroic and courageous soul.
Josh Mills
February 14, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Constance Merritt
February 14, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, I will be praying for you and your kids that god will give you all the strength and comfort to get threw this very sad and difficult time!!
Julie Smithson
February 14, 2018
Like so many others, I only learned about the wonderful man Eric Joering was, after his earthly death. It's clear that he had some special DNA, for him to become a police officer and a beloved one at that, in addition to being a husband, father and friend. This world is a better place for his having lived, and whether we met him or not, this tragedy has brought out the best in the Westerville community and far beyond, knitting us together in a way we never dreamt possible.
Blue Rose in remembrance of Eric Joering
Julie Smithson
February 14, 2018
Lucy Hall
February 13, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the family of Officer Joering. May God's strength and mercy be with you and your beloved. All my love and care.
Mc Gentry
February 13, 2018
God keep you in His arms.
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