Obituary for Eric Michael Graeser
Eric Michael Graeser, 40, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home in Great Falls, Montana following a short hospital stay. Eric relocated to Montana in January of this year for a work opportunity.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emil and Nancy Graeser. He leaves behind his parents, Janet and Kurt Graeser, brothers Scott (Natalie) and Brian Graeser and grandparents, Jack and Norma Wessling. Eric was a thoughtful uncle to his niece, Elizabeth (with whom he shared his August 4th birthday) and nephew, George for whom he drew Star Wars and other characters much to George’s delight and our amazement. Eric had an abundance of aunts, uncles and cousins. Never having met a stranger, Eric had friends across the country. Eric was quick to put others at ease, always had a kind word and something humorous to share.
Eric had many passions in life including expressing his creativity through his work, drawing, painting, sketches, and other forms of art. He also enjoyed cooking, canning, charcuterie, home brewing, traveling, the outdoors, and cheering on his favorite teams.
He was a 1998 graduate of St. Xavier High School and studied graphic design at the University of Kentucky.
Cremation was chosen. A visitation for family and close friends will be held on Friday, October 16th from 3-7pm at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40205. A Mass of resurrection will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 17th at Church of the Ascension, 4600 Lynnbrook Dr., Louisville, KY 40220.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be directed to Down Syndrome of Louisville or the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emil and Nancy Graeser. He leaves behind his parents, Janet and Kurt Graeser, brothers Scott (Natalie) and Brian Graeser and grandparents, Jack and Norma Wessling. Eric was a thoughtful uncle to his niece, Elizabeth (with whom he shared his August 4th birthday) and nephew, George for whom he drew Star Wars and other characters much to George’s delight and our amazement. Eric had an abundance of aunts, uncles and cousins. Never having met a stranger, Eric had friends across the country. Eric was quick to put others at ease, always had a kind word and something humorous to share.
Eric had many passions in life including expressing his creativity through his work, drawing, painting, sketches, and other forms of art. He also enjoyed cooking, canning, charcuterie, home brewing, traveling, the outdoors, and cheering on his favorite teams.
He was a 1998 graduate of St. Xavier High School and studied graphic design at the University of Kentucky.
Cremation was chosen. A visitation for family and close friends will be held on Friday, October 16th from 3-7pm at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40205. A Mass of resurrection will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 17th at Church of the Ascension, 4600 Lynnbrook Dr., Louisville, KY 40220.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be directed to Down Syndrome of Louisville or the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.