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Eric enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on automobiles. Eric owned and operated Carb Tune in Evansville. He was also an avid reader and recently wrote a book with Michael A. Bellesiles entitled, "Riding the White Line." Eric also enjoyed going to church and was a devout Roman Catholic and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Eric is survived by his father, Martin E. Wrinkles Jr.; brothers, Mark Wrinkles and Scott Wrinkles; daughter, Lindsay Christmas; son, Seth Wrinkles; and grandchildren, Bradley Senn and Katie and Blaine Christmas.
Eric was preceded in death by his mother, E. Jane Wrinkles.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Angela Smart
January 13, 2010
I miss your letters Eric, you kept me sane and upright with your words of wisdom and humour. I only knew you for 7 years but those 7 years were wonderful.
Lance Miles
December 23, 2009
May God bless you all during this time of sadness and grief.
Joanna Green
December 21, 2009
My condolences to Eric's family and friends. I miss him already and will never, ever forget him.
Judie S
December 20, 2009
My deepest condolences to all the Wrinkles family at this terrible time. May the angels wrap their arms around you and help ease your pain. Blessings to you all. R.I.P. Eric - fly free.
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Lauren Sutton
December 20, 2009
My deepest condolences to Lindsay and Seth and to Eric's brothers and his family. Eric was a good friend of mine and I will miss him.
Lauren Sutton
Lindsay Christmas
December 18, 2009
Dad I love and miss you very much. The time we spent together was sentimental. We all are at peace now,knowing your in a better place.Forever in my heart. Your Daughter Lindsay
L. Conner
December 17, 2009
My sympathy to each of you as you struggle with the loss of Eric's life..I had a distant connection with your family in years past, I have fond memories of time spent with the Jones family, Jane and her sisters and brothers and of course the parents..
Dad
December 17, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Teresa
December 17, 2009
I still can't believe you are gone....
Rest in Peace, Eric.
You were so very loved.
May God bless your family with his strength, to help them through this trying time. My deepest condolences to Lindsay and Seth.
Tom Muensterman
December 17, 2009
May he rest in peace. His struggle
in this life is over now.
Dolores Witters
December 17, 2009
I pray for peace for his children
Lisa Schuttler
December 17, 2009
I didn't know him or the family but listening to a Christmas carol while reading this, I just had to cry. Rest in peace.
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