Eric Shawn Hizer

Eric Shawn Hizer obituary, Middletown, OH

Eric Shawn Hizer

Eric Hizer Obituary

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Eric Shawn Hizer
43, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2017. He was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and graduated from New Philadelphia High school in 1992. He earned his Pharmacist degree in 1997 from Ohio Northern University and was a dedicated employee of Walgreens for over 19 years.
Eric was a world class marathon runner completing seven marathons as well as a competitor in the bi-annual Morgan's Little Miami Triathlon. He competed in running races throughout the country as well as in Puerto Rico. His hobbies included travelling to Europe and his favorite destination was Puerto Rico. Eric was an accomplished salsa dancer and his favorite nightclub hangout was the Nuyorican Café in old San Juan. Eric inherited a love for trains from his father and amassed a collection of electric trains and an extensive scenic train layout that occupied most of the lower level of his home.
Eric is survived by his wife, Naomi Galarza and their dog, George; his parents, Tom and Joan Hizer of New Philadelphia, and three brothers, Nicholas and Misty of Bedford, Pa., Nathan and Hedda of Ft. Worth, Texas and Matt and Laci of New Philadelphia. Eric was also the proud uncle of seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his favorite canine companion of 12 yrs. his beloved Boston terrier, Bruzer.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Phialdelphia. A service honoring Eric's life will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel with the Rev. Carolyn Behrendt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your local animal shelter or SPCA.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Eric by visiting the funeral home website, www.geibcares.com.

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March 22, 2017

Mary Ann Bullock posted to the memorial.

March 22, 2017

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March 21, 2017

Norma J.& Jim McGuire posted to the memorial.

Mary Ann Bullock

March 22, 2017

Tom & Joan,
Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.

helena culbreath

March 22, 2017

Eric was one of the first Pharmacist that i worked with at Walgreens. He will be sadly missed!

Norma J.& Jim McGuire

March 21, 2017

Joan, Tom and family, so sorry about Eric. ]Prayers and blessings are with you all.

March 21, 2017

Condolences to Eric's family, friends, and coworkers. He meant a lot to a lot of people. Rest well.

March 21, 2017

We are very sorry to hear of your loss, Nanny. He was a good person and a great husband. God bless you and Eric's family. Sincerely, Diana and Robert King

Jill Scott - Mason

March 21, 2017

Cherish all of your wonderful memories of all the fun you had together. May God's peace and love comfort and console you through this time and the weeks to come.

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