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Erik Sunday Obituary

Erik J. Sunday Lansing Erik J. Sunday of Lansing, age 42, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Erik was a dedicated and highly respected employee of Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality since 1992. As an environmental scientist and engineer, Erik's many contributions included using complex water quality models to establish pollutant control requirements to protect Michigan's rivers and lakes. Known for his dry humor and mastery of trivia, Erik will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents Jane and George, and his sister Jennifer. Services will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 11 am at Divine Savior Parish, 39375 Joy Road, Westland and Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 1 pm at the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel, East Lansing followed by a gathering at Reno's West.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 4, 2013.

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Jennifer

November 28, 2024

Miss you every day. Now Mom and Dad are both with you. Cannot wait to be with you all again. And do it better this time.

Jennifer

October 20, 2023

I miss you Erik.

Bradley Patterson

December 4, 2013

Erik, I always enjoyed our conversations both serious and comical. You had an unmatched wit, intelligence, and perspective. I will truly miss you my friend.

florence richards

December 4, 2013

George, Jane & Jennifer, So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Kathleen Mick Thacker

December 4, 2013

George, Jane Frances, and Jennifer...I am so sorry for your loss. Your are all in my thoughts.

carol panagiotides

December 4, 2013

Erik you will be dearly missed. We had a great relationship working on the water sampling together like a well tuned team. It was a pleasure to work with you dear friend. I know that you are gone now because the lord had other plans for you. Please be in peace.

Jennifer Sunday

December 4, 2013

Erik, you were and still are one of the most brilliant people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Your cantankerous personality is and forever will be uniquely your own. I am sorry I did not share more of that with you in life. Mom, Dad and I are so proud of you and every one of your million accomplishments. Thank you for keeping the Michigan waters clean, you know how much that meant to me. I love you beyond words baby brother. I miss you SO MUCH and feel you are closer than ever. The best comfort now is knowing I will see you on the other side. I LOVE YOU!

Angie Tenney

December 4, 2013

Rest in peace my friend. Thanks for all the wonderful times we had watching countless sporting events together and for allowing a girl to hang with the guys! Thanks for being in our wedding and part of our lives. I will miss you very much. Love Angie

Cheri Meyer

December 4, 2013

Erik was my friend, my confidant and my savior when I'd get my daily email at work saying "atrium" for our morning break. He was a one-of-a-kind person and I treasure our friendship. While I will miss him every day I look forward to the time when we will be together again.

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