Birth date: Jan 9, 1952 Death date: Aug 23, 2012
In remembrance of Eric Wayne Blotevogel, who, on the morning of August 23rd, 2012, passed from this life into his eternal joy in the arms of his Savior. Eric was born January 9th, 1952, in Centralia, IL, to parents Edgar Wilfred B Read Obituary
very sorry to hear of your loss, I too lost a usps letter carrier spouse in 2007. He had not worked as long as mr blotevogel but is missed just the same. griefshare.org has daily emails to help , and I will pray for you and your loved ones in the loss of your letter carrier. gbu.
I am so glad Eric was part of my life a true blessing to know him. I pray for peace for all of his family and friends. much love, Whitney
Godspeed you Home, I bet you, Gramps, & Uncle Cleve will be reminiscing about the Cardinal's greatest games & players! Love to Nancy & your children. Cousin Lee
I am remembering all the fun times I had with Eric through the years, especially the episodes with the hamsters getting loose in the car while we were traveling. Speedy and Pedro were finally captured.Eric was a special person and he was loved my his family. May all of you find God's comforting presence with you today and every day as you continue on your personal journeys.Love, Aunt Carolyn
Dear Eric,My heart is breaking as I type this today…although I know your suffering is over. Heaven must be brighter today as a new star has arrived.It seems like only yesterday we were young & working together at OREA. I still remember the '69 Nova you were sooo proud of….we were two cool dudes riding to work everyday in that baby….even you wouldn't run the A/C because then it would only get about 4-5 MPG!! we were drawn together by our love of sports…especially the beloved Cardinals. And basketball…getting up extra early & headed to the gym at ORU to practice & play a little one-on-one. But it was always lopsided….it was hard to beat the 'Big E'!! You taught me a lot about the game & gave me a new appreciation for it.You also opened my eyes & soul to 35mm photography. You were always up early trying to get that next great picture of the Tulsa skyline at sunrise. Then you loaned me your camera on a trip to the Grand Canyon, with instructions that I was to use slide film not regular…the colors are much richer, you said….and you were right. I've got a ton of 35mm slides still today thanks to you!But the thing I think that drew us together so many years ago & kept us friends over the years was our loyalty. That was something that was so important to us both. Loyalty to God, to family, to friends, & of course…to the Cards! We just couldn't understand how anyone once a Cardinal fan could ever switch allegiance.I remember the football games at lunch, we were masters at stretching a 30 minute lunch to an hour, basketball games against ORU maintenance, softball games during the summer…we spent hours rehashing the Cardinal games. We marveled at men setting foot on the moon…we were not only friends but confidants.I was devastated to hear of your disease, yet my last conversation with you, you were still the same ole Eric…trying to keep a positive outlook, still talking about the Cardinals, sharing about your kids & their exploits, and wondering how your friends were doing…some who you hadn't seen in years but they were still in your heart…including me. I will miss you my dear friend…but your memory will ever live on in my heart. You've left your children a tremendous legacy of what it is to truly be a man, a dad, & a loyal friend. I love you Eric…I'm blessed that you were a part of my life.~Donnie
I am so sorry about Eric. What a shame that the family finally started to get to know each other. I know you will have many fine memories that will give you peace in the future. May God be with Nancy, Edgar and his mother and the children. God bless
Eric you were such a great man, loved the Lord, Nancy,your children and your Dad and Donna and your brother Terry.The last time I saw Eric he had a Cardinals t-shirt on, cardinal sheets and all around him was a cardinal collection. He told me that his trip to see the cardinals play was the time of his life.Eric you will be missed but I know you are just waiting for us to see you in Heaven and without a doubt all of us will.Sleep well my friend until the trumpet sounds and you will rise first and we will meet you again. Won't that be a grand reunion day. Its not too long before the Lord is coming.
