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1978
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2014
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Eric Virsnieks Obituary
Eric J. Virsnieks, 35 of Junction City died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at University Hospital in Madison who had fought with cystic fibrosis his entire life.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, July 19th at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore with Fr. John Ofori-Domah officiating. Catherine Warneke along with St. Wenceslaus Senior Choir will provide the music. Burial will be Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30am until time of services at the church on Saturday.
Martens/Rembs Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family.
Eric was born on December 24, 1978 in Marshfield to John and Jane (Frodl) Virsnieks. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Stevens Point in 1997. He was united in marriage to Amanda Rutkowski on October 28, 2010 in St. Point.
Eric was employed by Pat's Car Star in Plover as a detailer.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Eric was loved dearly by all who knew him and will always remembered.
Eric is survived by his wife Amanda, parents, John (Shelly) Virsnieks of Stevens Point and Jane (Ron) Frodl-Lubeck of Marshfield, paternal grandparents, Gunars and Loni Virsnieks of Junction City and maternal grandmother Lorraine (Phil) Haasl of Wisconsin Rapids. He is further survived by his sister Leah Virsnieks of Sheboygan and her two children Jake and Eva Roth.
Eric was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Marvin Frodl.
The family would like to thank Dr. Vijay Aswani, Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield and the University Hospital/Clinic of Madison.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Virsnieks
Tammy : )
July 29, 2014
Lifting you all up in prayer with the loss of a very special person! May the memories of Eric, his spirit, his fight live with you forever. I was blessed to have met Eric many years ago (as a Peds nurse), and the mischief we caused together was fun, the laughter, the talks ... he has always been and will always be held close at heart.
Carol Matysik
July 25, 2014
Aww, so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. He was a great guy! I worked with him at St Joes & will never forget him!
Kris Hall
July 22, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear this Jane. My mom just told me this today. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
July 22, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of Eric. I will always remember him coming into the guidance office at Ben Franklin with a smile every day. He always had a story of hunting or fishing and, of course, he loved fixing cars. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and may your memories of him give you peace and warmth.
Peggy Bernacki, Guidance Secretary
Caroline Walter
July 20, 2014
Jane and Family, I'm so sorry for your lose. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May you find comfort in the happy memories you have of Eric.
Lauma Zusevics
July 19, 2014
Dear Amanda and all who are so saddened by Eric's death,
I am with you in prayer as I remember Eric's courage and his amazing spirit. He brought so many blessings to the lives of others, God blessed him with a heart of gold and courage that inspired others. Though I knew him far too little, he will not be forgotten. May our Lord hold you as you mourn and entrust Eric to His amazing Creator, Savior, and Friend. Surely Eric has found everlasting joy and love even greater than the one he had for all of you, and most especially for you, Amanda. May God's healing love help ease the pain.
July 18, 2014
Eric was a great person. Sorry to hear about the loss of Eric. May he rest in peace with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Hannum
July 18, 2014
Jane and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Eric was one of a kind!
July 18, 2014
To the entire Family, May God hold you close and give you comfort, Eric is a great person and gave so much and many lessons on to live, laugh, love. All in my prayers, Cheryl Burt
Karen Hassler
July 18, 2014
Eric was a special friend to those of us in the Guidance office at Ben Franklin while he was in junior high. I have thought of him often and am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and sympathy are with you all!
Karen Hassler, Ben Franklin Guidance Counselor, retired.
July 18, 2014
Amanda & family,
Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the love you shared and that now Eric is not suffering, but with the Lord.
Your cousins in Milwaukee:
Paula Plasil
Mark Baumann
Kris Siwek
Laura Laurishke
July 18, 2014
Amanda, it's during a time like this that we learn how much our friends really mean to us.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Shane & Becca
July 18, 2014
Amanda, there are no words to take away sadness when you lose someone you love.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mike & Linda Mijal
July 18, 2014
Although Eric is physically gone, his spirit will live in the hearts of those fortunate to have been touched by him. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Our sincerest condolences to the families.
Liz & Ron Scholze
Emil & Lucille Oertel
July 18, 2014
Jane and family you have our deepest sympathy. His battle is over, no more suffering God be with you Eric
Greg & Julie Swart
July 18, 2014
Dear Jane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ingrid, Marty, JT, & Katie
July 18, 2014
In loving memory of a very special nephew and cousin. Your courageous will to stay strong throughout your life is truly an inspiration to all of us. We will miss you dearly but you will always remain in our hearts. May you rest in peace.
July 18, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May GOD bless you all.
Aruna, Prem and Ambika Gandhi
July 18, 2014
May God give Eric's soul peace in His Heavenly Abode and strength to Eric's family to bear his loss.
Becki Milanowski
July 18, 2014
Eric you were one of a kind and the memories from Kennedy School will be with me forever! Rest in peace.
Diane Fehrenbach
July 18, 2014
May you find strength and comfort to help you through this time of sorrow.
God Bless
July 18, 2014
John and Shell,
may you find comfort knowing that you now have a guardian angel watching over you
with love, "the girls"
Pat Skorzewski
July 18, 2014
My prayers go out to the entire family. I was one of the nurses in Peds that took care of Eric. Always a positive attitude. God bless you all! "Pat Ski" RN Pat Skorzewski
Gary Repphun
July 18, 2014
Leah and family. I extend my deepest sympathy.I will say prayers for Eric at Mass this weekend
Laura Rietz
July 18, 2014
Eric will be missed deeply, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families. Thanks for the memories Eric! (Maeghan Kaddatz)
July 18, 2014
My sympathy. This may be the hardest thing the family and friends of Eric will face. However, they will get through it
Debra Reiter
July 17, 2014
''One of a kind!''-Never forgotten. xoxo
Tammy Woyak
July 17, 2014
My condolences to John and Shelly and family for your loss. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Mary and Dale Skrzeczkoski
July 17, 2014
You all our in our thoughts and prayers, Eric fought a good fight, he is a true inspiration! May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Dale and Mary Skrzeczkoski
Rachael Glodowski
July 17, 2014
Rest in peace my dear friend. Your friendship is and will always be near and dear to my heart. I will cherish all of memories and will never forget you. Eric I love you and I will see you again until then my dear friend, sore and fly free. I love you
patty gilbertson
July 17, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers to the family of Eric.
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