Eric J. "Smeagol" Doberstein

Eric J. "Smeagol" Doberstein obituary, Medford, WI

Eric J. "Smeagol" Doberstein

Eric Doberstein Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home - Medford on Jun. 2, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Eric James Doberstein, (nickname "Smeagol") of Withee, passed away on June 1, 2025 as the result of a motor vehicle accident near Stetsonville at the age of 28.
Eric was born April 14, 1997 in Wausau to Elvin Doberstein and Elaine Wardyski. He grew up in the area and graduated from Medford High School in 2016.
Eric was an avid bear hunter and outdoorsman. If you knew him, you would know he had one of the biggest hearts of any person. He tried to be the life of the party and always had a story to tell.
He will be greatly missed by his father, Elvin Doberstein; sister, Elizabeth (Taylor Dickman) Doberstein; godmother, Julie Wasylko; nephew, Aiden Doberstein; and all of his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Eric will be held at a later date.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Eric J. "Smeagol" Doberstein, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home - Medford

555 W. Cedar St., Medford, WI 54451

Make a Donation
in Eric Doberstein's name

How to support Eric's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Eric Doberstein's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Eric Doberstein's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?