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Eric "Rick Eberhard

FUNERAL HOME

Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway Mortuary

1147 South Broadway

Wichita, Kansas

Eric Eberhard Obituary

Eberhard, Eric "Rick," 62, retired Boeing Employee and little smokies and baked beans connoisseur, passed away Dec. 3, 2014. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, at Broadway Mortuary; with Funeral Services 11 a.m. Monday, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollan and Betty Eberhard; and brother, Chuck Eberhard. Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Debbie Eberhard; son, Mike (Jeni) Eberhard; sister, Nancy Phipps; stepmother, Louise Eberhard; stepbrothers, Terry Smith and Monty Smith; stepsisters, Vickie Hershberger and Jan DeVaney; four grandchildren and one on the way; and Mr. Kitty. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church or Gentiva Hospice. Share online condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Eberhard

32 Entries

January 6, 2015

Debbie, we just learned of Rick's passing last week. So very sorry to hear the news. Our prayers are with you and Michael.

Pat and Brian Shaw

Janie Gleason

December 21, 2014

So sorry to hear about Rics passing. I am so sorry for your loss, Debie and family. It's been a while since I have seen any if you, but have fond memories.

Larry Belew

December 14, 2014

Rick was an enthusiastic member of the RHS choir when I joined the faculty in '68. Our paths crossed a few times in the following years, and we renewed connection by e-mail. He was also the spark plug at his class reunion which I was able to attend. Judie and I send our love and prayers to Rick's family.

Kathy Phares

December 12, 2014

Rick was a dear friend of mine at RHS and as an adult. The class of 1970 has lost a great member and leader. We will miss him so much as we plan future reunions. My sympathy goes out to Debbie and his son as he always talked of them with such love. Love, Kathy

Loraine Gronau-Giebler

December 10, 2014

So very sorry Debbie. Rick was a special guy. Our prayers are with you and all the family.

David Peters

December 9, 2014

I worked with Rick at the Marshal's Office. He was a great guy and very funny. My thoughts and prayers are with then family.

Beryl & Sharon Burkhead

December 9, 2014

Debbie, we are so sorry to hear about Rick. Since we don't have Linda to keep us all connected seems we haven't stayed in touch with the old group. Our prayers are with you and Mike.

Deanna Garrison

December 9, 2014

Debbie,
On behalf of the Garrison family - Rick will always be in our memories. My prayers are with you.

Randy Wiens

December 8, 2014

We knew Rick from growing up in Whitewater and Potwin and attending school with him. He was a good friend to Randy's sister and brother-in-law. Robert and Gayle Brunn. Prayers for your family! Randy & Kim Wiens

Linda (Hall) Baughman

December 8, 2014

I met Rick in 1976 at the County Marshal's Office. What a great guy! We had two "Ricks" in the Marshal's Office - Big Rick was Rick Eberhard and Little Rick was Rick Hodge.

Debbie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Joann and Calvin Klaassen

December 7, 2014

I have known Rick for as long as I can remember; grew up across the street from him in Whitewater; have always considered him a really good friend. Debbie and Michael, you are both in my thoughts and prayers during these most difficult days. Rick was an awesome person.

B Pate

December 7, 2014

Debbie and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. I met rick about 35 plus years ago when he was on the Marshall's Office. God Bless.

Ronald Letourneau

December 7, 2014

He was a great guy. My prayers are with his family.

Mitch Garner

December 7, 2014

Sorry for your loss. From Sedgwick County 911

Trish Pulliam

December 7, 2014

Debbie and family,
Rick was a director for BEA for many years and I enjoyed working with him. He was always a super nice guy and we are sorry to hear of his passing. We will keep the family in our prayers.

December 7, 2014

I will remember Rick for his love of food and how he liked to tease you, Debbie. Such a tragic loss to lose him so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your cousin, Elaine Doran

Dennis and Adria McKay

December 7, 2014

Rick was a good man and great friend and we will greatly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go through this difficult time. (And Debbie - don't forget the onions!)

Anne Loomis Vanderhoofven

December 7, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Rick. What an amazing soul and someone I will never forget.

I had the pleasure of meeting Rick when I was the caterer for Grandys in the mid 80's and he was head of the BEA. Rick was a pure joy to work with organizing the annual picnic for the BEA. He was a perfectionist and it made it so easy to make the event of 1500 plus such a success because of his planning skills. But even better was the friendship we built during that time. I was so blessed by his kindness, support, wonderful humor and his passionate way to how he approached life in general. His constant enthusiasm about life was contagious and I will always remember the feeling of being swept up in his joyous approach to everything....

Thank you Rick for blessing me with your friendship. And please know Debbie that you and your family are in my prayers during this most difficult time. Remember to not just talk about Rick all the time but remember how it feels when you say his name each time. It will help with your grieving as you travel this new journey you are beginning.....

Dave & Nadine Sinclair

December 6, 2014

Glad I got to meet you while working at Spirit. Dave worked with Chuck on WFD. RIP

Jack Whitson

December 6, 2014

Rick was Mr. Kechi!! He will be missed for his work with SCAC.

Jim Downey

December 6, 2014

Hey Ricky, I don't know of a time that I didn't know you. I will miss you greatly.

Jim Downey

J.R. Mitchem

December 6, 2014

I enjoyed working with Rick at Boeing. We were born at the same hospital within hours of each other and kept bumping into each other all our lives. Very sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.

Chuck Watts

December 6, 2014

I knew Rick through the time on the SO and when he was at Boeing. Good guy. So sorry for your loss.

David Rongish

December 6, 2014

"The Sounds of Silence"

December 6, 2014

So sorry to read about Rick. I will not be able to attend as my Mother passed away and her funeral is this Monday also. We have alot of wonderful memories at Bethel Church. You and Michael are in our prayers. Arlene Lewis, Viola, Ks; Matthew Pape Family, Haslet, Texas; Patrick Pape Family, Wichita, Ks.

Laura Morrison (Grogan)

December 6, 2014

I met Rick shortly after moving to Wichita in 1992. We worked on numerous political campaigns together. I will always remember his positive attitude and upbeat spirit. He was a wonderful guy. My kids are adults now and they still remember him. My heart goes out to Debbie and family.

Marcia Taylor-Crawford

December 6, 2014

Rick was such a great guy. There was always a smile on his face and a good friend at RHS. He will leave a hole in many places. May God's peace be with all of you who loved him so dearly.

December 6, 2014

Debbie & Mike, As you know Rick and I were both active in tourism and the Santa Fe depot here in Kingman. I'm sure going to miss being able to "sound off" with him. We were both kind of hard-headed and stubborn but believed in doing things right. Rick was a great friend.
Anita Cheatum, Kingman, KS

Vicki Broderick

December 6, 2014

So sorry to hear about Rick. Our condolences to Debbie and the family.

December 6, 2014

I knew and worked with Rick after he had left Boeing and became the director of senior services for the city of Bel Aire. He was also a member of our Lion Club and was a tireless head of our club during it's formation. Rick was a good man. Condolences to his wife Debbie and family.
Dick Pilgrim

Sandy Smith

December 6, 2014

I knew Rick for many years through the BEA. He was on our board of directors for many years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Your family will be in my prayers.

Over and Out

David Rongish

December 6, 2014

Rick was a good friend of mine for nearly 33 years. He was there in good times and bad. Rick and I talked in 2-way radio talk with each other. We both had radio "handles". Rick was "Bulldog" and I was "Bullfrog". Bulldog has now gone 10-7 with Bullfrog. Bulldog is going 10-8 with the Lord. Rick was a true buddy. That's a BIG 10-4.

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