Eric Ernsting
| Eric Ernsting | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969-05-05 Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Died | 2021-03-28 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | Power Line Technician |
| Employer | Synergy North |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Children | |
Eric Ernsting (5 May 1969 – 28 March 2021 (aged 51)) was a Port Arthur-born power line technician for Synergy North who was an active outdoorsman and member of the Superior Dirt Riders Club.[1][2]
Life and family
Eric Ernsting was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, on May 5, 1969. He attended Hammarskjold High school before beginning a long career in the utility sector. He worked as a Power Line Technician for Synergy North, formerly known as Thunder Bay Hydro, where he was highly regarded by his colleagues.[1]
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and dirt biking. He was a member of the Superior Dirt Riders Club and spent much of his time at the family camp at Hawkeye Lake. He was known for his mechanical skills, frequently assisting family and friends with vehicle repairs and home renovations alongside his father and brother.[1]
He passed away on March 28, 2021, at the age of 51. He was survived by his son Andrew Ernsting, his parents Helga and Ingo Ernsting, his brother Ryan Ernsting, and his sister Suzanne Christie and her husband George. He was also survived by his nieces Jayda and Andra Ernsting, his niece Taryn and nephew Matthew Christie, as well as Sherry Blasizzo and her children Bryanna and Kiara Blasizzo.[1]
Arrangements were handled by Sargent and Son. Due to public health restrictions at the time of his death, a formal service was postponed in favor of a later celebration of life.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Eric Ernsting, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-04-07, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 7 April 2021, p. 7(B)