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Eric (Ric) Charles
Bantle
RICHLAND, WA - Eric (Ric) Charles Bantle, 52, of Richland, Washington, passed away, September 25, 2010.
He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, October 29, 1957. Ric graduated from South wood High School, Shreveport, Louisiana in 1975 and received a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1979. He married Lisa G. Rahm on September 15, 1979 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
He began in his career as an Estimator/Project Manager in Shreveport, Louisiana before moving to Chatham, Illinois in 1987. He worked for R.D. Lawrence, O'Shea Builders, Sangamo Construction and the State of Illinois (CDB). Ric had been working in Richland, Washington for the last several years.
He was a member of the Chatham Jaycees for many years and was active in the Annual Sweet Corn Festival. Ric was a loving father and enjoyed coaching his son and daughter's sports teams when they were young. He was a kind, gentle father that will be greatly missed by his daughter and son.
Ric was preceded in death by his Father, Alfred C. Bantle. He is survived by his mother, Doris G. Bantle of Shreveport, Louisiana; his daughter, Erika L. Bantle of Chat ham, Illinois; son, C. Reed Bantle of Chatham, Illinois; siblings, Vanessa (Mike) Shadix of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Valerie (Mike) Liles of Haughton, Louisiana; Carl (Angel) Bantle of Bossier City, Louisiana and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 11 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Hope Evangelical Church, 3000 Lenhart Road, Springfield, Illinois.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Bantle
October 18, 2010
Mrs. Bantle and Valerie, I was so sorry to hear this about Ric. I can't image your pain at your loss. I have the most amazing memories of time spent with your family. My prayers are with you. Kim Davis Huff
david holder
October 17, 2010
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith: 2 Tim 4:7.. no words can express or ease the hurt..i love yall..
kevin Holder
October 16, 2010
I will always remember Ric for the musical influence he instilled in me as a young man. Thanks for some great memories. Rest in peace.
October 15, 2010
Valerie, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care...
Susan Fant Votaw
October 15, 2010
Valerie,
I am so so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
Betty Boogaerts
October 15, 2010
Doris, my heart aches for you and your family. May memories of happier times help to ease the pain of your loss; and may your faith sustain you during the days that lie ahead. Love and prayers, Betty
Judi Clark
October 15, 2010
Valerie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Hugh Biggar
October 15, 2010
Doris, Eric will live on in your memories. I know that all your friends will surround you with their love and support. You know that I send mine. Courage, sweet lady. Love, Hugh
Barry & Mitzi Thompson
October 13, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mitzi & Barry Thompson
Diana Berry
October 10, 2010
Erika and Reed, I am so sorry for your loss. Lee and I are thinking of you both.
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