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ERIC SCOTT TUCKER

1969 - 2023

ERIC SCOTT TUCKER obituary, 1969-2023, Ossian, IN

BORN

1969

DIED

2023

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Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

ERIC TUCKER Obituary

ERIC SCOTT TUCKER, 53, of Ossian, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Born Sept. 28, 1969, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of Janice (Carroll) and James Tucker. Eric attended Norwell High School where he was on the National Honor Society and found his passion in wrestling. He later coached wrestling at NHS. Eric married his high school sweetheart in the LDS temple on Sept. 23, 1989. The two were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Erica (1991) and Kennady (2000). Eric went to college and earned a degree in Supervision, but while working at Ellison Bakery, he decided to return to college to become an RN. He took care of countless patients as a nurse at Lutheran, Parkview, and Davita. Eric is survived by his wife, Kelly J. (Steele) Tucker; daughters, Erica J. Vakalahi and Kennady R. (Joshua) Warth; grandson, Tucker Warth; father, Jim Tucker; stepmother, Sharolyn Tucker; stepfather, Bob Bell; brothers, Rodney (Cassie) Tucker, Jeremy Tucker and David (Aimee) Bell; and sister, Trisha Tucker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Bell; son-in-law, Timothy Vakalahi; and mother, Janice Bell. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Condolences and memories may be left online at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 26, 2023.

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Robert Morgan

January 28, 2023

I feel so blessed to have known Eric. He was one of the good guys. When he worked in the ER in Bluffton a unruly aka drunk was giving the staff a hard time so they called the police. I went running in and ask which room they told me I went in the room and saw Eric calmly standing there. I said Eric Tucker? Being a wrestling follower he just smiled I got on the radio and told the others to disregard I think it´s handled. I haven´t spoken to him for years but without a doubt I know he´s in heaven just smiling. Peace be with the families.

Sue Hansen

January 26, 2023

My sympathies to Eric's family at such a trying time. I knew Eric from the old neighborhood in Ossian. May God grant you all His peace.
Sue Hansen

Tammy & Tom

January 26, 2023

Dear Kelly, Erica, and family.
We are saddened by Eric's passing away. Our sincere sympathies are with you all. May you find peace in knowing others care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom and Tammy

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Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819

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Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819

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