Eric J. Magnuson, Sr.

Sandusky - Eric Magnuson, 83, residing in Sandusky and formerly of Fremont, passed away, July 23, 2023 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake.

He was born on June 12, 1940 in Cleveland to the late Edmund and Marian (Schaffer) Magnuson.

He graduated in 1959 from St. Paul High School, Norwalk, and obtained his Bachelor Degree from Spring Arbor University. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army who proudly served his country as Specialist 4 at Fort Rucker, Alabama and in Germany as a helicopter mechanic. He was employed as an airplane mechanic at LAX, as an instructor at EHOVE JVS, and was an instructor and administrator at Terra State Community College retiring in 2007.

He was a member of St. Peter's Church in Huron. He was a private pilot and co-owned a 1940 Piper Cub. In his spare time, he was a HAM radio operator, enjoyed camping, cars and volunteering with the Boy Scouts, and traveling, especially on his motorcycle. He immensely enjoyed his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Gerhart) Magnuson, whom he married on July 2, 1966. He is also survived by his children; Michael Magnuson of Gibsonburg, Susan (Ken) Beech of Cleveland, Ann (Darrell) Weaver of Barberton, Sarah (John) Taylor of Cleveland and Eric Magnuson, Jr. of Cleveland; grandchildren Joseph, Katherine, Lillian, Sophia, Mary, Theresa, John, Georgia and Caroline.

In addition to his parents, Eric is preceded in death by his siblings Ann Langhals, John Magnuson, William Magnuson and Marian (in infancy).

Visitation will take place at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 East Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, from 4 p.m - 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 28 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main Street, Huron, Ohio, with Fr. Robert Sanson presiding. Private burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Those wishing to contribute to Eric's memory may do so to the William Patrick Magnuson Memorial Scholarship, c/o St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 East Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.