Eric Essenmacher, 61 years old, passed away August 31, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Eric graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1977. He was a member of the 1974 Elyria Catholic High School State Championship Cross Country team and a proud recipient of the Lou Rotunda award.

Eric's hobbies included woodworking, camping and most of all, his family.

His survivors include his wife of 19 years, Denise (Hall) Essenmacher of Wellington; daughters, Kate (Justin) Lemke of Wellington, Megan (Randolph) Smith of Houston, Lindsey (Ronald) Hamisfar of Norwalk; sons, Jason (Heather) Essenmacher of Olmsted Township, Kevin Neel of Cleveland; grandchildren, Hannah, Abby and Robbie Lemke, James Essenmacher, Hadley and Harrison Hamisfar; siblings, Brian (Pat) Essenmacher of LaGrange, Renee (John) Handyside of Elyria, Sandy (Bob) Cherpak of Wellington,Jerry (Wendy) Essenmacher of New London and parents, Clifford and June Essenmacher of Elyria. Eric is preceded in death by his grandparents, Nora and Norman Essenmacher, Harriet and Paul Pionk and granddaughter, Amelia Lemke.

With his final act of kindness, Eric was able to provide the gift of education and research by donating organs and tissue to Life Banc of Cleveland.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main Street Wellington, 44090 from 5-8 pm. Services will be held on Saturday, September 5 at the New London Alliance Church, 4625 State Route 162, New London, 44851 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be expressed at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.