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David Eriksen Obituary
David Eriksen died peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on the morning of December 26, 2017. Many friends and relatives will dearly miss him. David was born in 1937 in Maumee to Edwin and Irene (Woodruff) Eriksen. He graduated from Maumee High School and Denison College. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State University Medical College. For over 50 years, he served the Toledo community as an ophthalmologist and prominent surgeon and was chief of ophthalmology at St. Vincent Hospital. He provided services to every hospital in Toledo, and maintained his own practice. Because he served in the army, he volunteered at the Veterans Affairs Clinic throughout his lifetime. During his leisure time, he could be found on the golf course playing with his close friends, or at his cottage on Lake Erie sailing his Hobie Cat and catching walleye. He was a classical music aficionado and an avid reader. His greatest enjoyment was being a husband, father and grandfather. He married Susan Eriksen (Cornell) in 1962 and they went on to create a loving family of six that would grow to 17. Dear Susan, who left us in 2012, preceded David in death. Words cannot describe the joyous times we spent together as a family and they will forever remain in our hearts.
David found love again when he married Mary Krill. Their time together was not long enough, but they made the most of life enjoying adventures across the country and overseas. He also touched the lives of Mary's three daughters, their spouses and children. David is survived by his wife, Mary (Krill-Eriksen) and her 3 daughters and grandchildren; son, Leif (Abel Grebenik); daughter, Kirsten Homberger (Martin); daughter, Heidi Bleyer (James); son, Hans (Monica Rinckey) and 7 grandchildren, Maddie, Hannah and Nicholas Homberger, Mason, Elena and Abigail Bleyer, Frey Eriksen.
Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 4 at 12:00 p.m. at Gesu Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Mercy Autism Services or Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
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Paul Eriksen
May 10, 2018
Dr. Eriksen was my fathers first cousin. My father died At 36 years old, leaving behind 6 kids. Dr. Eriksen helped us out with free eye care. I wish I had had more of a chance to get to know him after reaching adulthood.
David Kozy
January 5, 2018
Dave was a good man and served the community well. He was approachable to a young ophthalmologist and part of a wonderful collegial group of physicians. He will be missed.
David Kozy, MD
Ann
January 5, 2018
So sorry to hear of this loss. To all the family and friends my deepest sympathies . Take comfort in the Bible hope expressed at Jeremiah 29:11
Sarah Flemming
January 4, 2018
Dear Leif, Kirsten, Heidi and Hans,
Our love and prayers go out to all of you and your children. We are so sad he's gone. Your father was one of the kindest men I ever met, a very gentle eye doctor and a great golf partner to Dad. So many memories on the ice with all of you after he told us it was safe. So many smiles when he came to watch you swim.
God Bless,
Sarah Rowley Flemming, West Simsbury, CT
Dick Rowley, Aurora, OH
Sandy Rowley, Holland, Ohio
Tim Connors
January 2, 2018
Very sorry to hear of Doc's passing...so many fond memories of good times with the Eriksen and Clark households on River Road during high school. Sincere condolences.
Tim Connors, Denver, Colorado
Susan Mccormick-Olijnyk
January 1, 2018
Dr Erikson was my eye doctor for over 25 years. He will be missed. My condolences to all of his family and friends
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