Eric M. Richenberger, 43, of Wellman, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, near Ladora, Iowa. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial will follow at North Hill Cemetery north of Wayland. Visitation will be held Friday, August 2, 2034, from 5 – 7 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Folks are encouraged to wear their Chicago Cubs gear. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the family’s use.
Eric Matthew Richenberger was born July 30, 1980, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the son of Duran Allen and Tracy (Conner) Richenberger. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1998. Eric worked as a purveyor of fine meats and cheeses at Freemans Foods in Wellman for the past six years. On January 26, 2008, he was united in marriage to Annie Bates in Cedar Rapids. Eric collected vintage video games, magic cards, coins, trains and comic books. He enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons, woodworking and spending time with this family. Eric was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Survivors include his wife Annie and children Xavier and Penelope of Wellman; his mother Tracy Richenberger of Wesley Chapel, FL; sister Laura (Micah) Scott of Wesley Chapel, FL, two nephews: Oliver and Emmet Scott, paternal grandmother Geraldine Rixe, uncle Mike Richenberger, two aunts: Cindy Richenberger and Mary Lou Richenberger, all of Wayland; and four cousins: Scott, Amy, Stephanie and Steven Richenberger.
Preceding Eric in death were his father Duran, his uncle Stan Richenberger, aunt Linda Richenberger, paternal grandfather Glen Richenberger, maternal grandparents William and Nina Evelyn Conner and father-in-law Mike Bates.