Obituary of Eric Mathew Pfeiffer

Eric Mathew Pfeiffer was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 28, 1978.  He was the youngest of three children born to the union of David William Pfeiffer and Lynda J. (Amazeen) Pfeiffer.  He attended Raisinville School and Monroe High School, graduating in 1997.  At an early age, Eric exhibited athletic prowess playing many sports including soccer, baseball, and wrestling.

Eric married the love of his life, the former Lori Lynn Fulkerson on September 5, 2007, at the Monroe County Courthouse.  The couple blended their family of her daughter and his daughter and added three more boys together.  For many years, Eric worked as a Laborer and Material Handler to support his family being employed by Clean Tech, Tailor Welded Blanks, and most recently by B and D Cold Headed Products in Taylor the past two years. 

Eric was a lifelong Monroe County resident.  He stayed very active in the lives of his children and was a well-loved, Papa to his grandchildren.  Eric was known for his sense of humor and his ability to break the ice with a joke.  This whimsical attitude extended to the grandchildren as he often messed with them and wrestled with them, although he was just as likely to take a nap and cuddle with them as well.

He enjoyed coaching wrestling at Ida and taught baseball to anyone willing to listen.   He liked being outside every chance he had cutting grass, caring for the ballfields, but especially cruising on his Harley Davidson Sportster.  He was an avid bowler participating in the NASCAR league at Monroe Sports Center for many years, where he had earned a 300 game. 

Eric Mathew Pfeiffer, age 45 of Ida passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday; June 2, 2024.  His passing was preceded by his father: David Pfeiffer on January 23, 2014; his maternal grandparents: John and Shirley Amazeen and Joyce Amazeen; paternal grandparents: William and Anita Pfeiffer; an uncle: David Amazeen; and two aunts: Joann O'Brien and Carol Ray.

To cherish his memory he leaves his wife: Lori Lynn Pfeiffer of Ida; five children: Micheala (Michael) Dennis of Summerfield, Regan Pfeiffer of Monroe, Joshua Pfeiffer of Ida, Blake Pfeifer of Ida, and Harley Pfeiffer of Ida; his mother: Lynda J Pfeiffer of Monroe; two brothers: Brian (Jennifer) Pfeiffer of Monroe and Randy (Roxanne) Pfeiffer of Ida; two grandchildren: Carter and Carson Dennis; and four nephews: Caleb, Trent, Caden, and Grant Pfeiffer.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 7:00pm on Friday; June 7, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070.  A Celebration of His Life will take place at 7:00pm also at Merkle’s.  Cremation will follow through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Pfeiffer Family to assist with funeral arrangements.  Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.