- Date Of Birth: August 22, 1986
- Date Of Death: August 8, 2011
- State: Illinois
Eric Varel of Beckemeyer died Monday, August 8, 2011 in an automobile accident near Beckemeyer at the age of 24 years. He was born in Breese, IL on August 22, 1986, the son of Mark and Debra (Ritchey) Varel.
Eric is survived by his parents: Mark and Debra Varel of Beckemeyer; a sister: Kyra Varel and special friend Josh Pitt of Carlyle; a niece: Hailie Pitt of Carlyle; maternal grandmother: Mary Ritchey and special friend Lavern Jasper of Beckemeyer; maternal great grandmother: Veronica Ritchey of Branford, FLA; his special friend: Jodi Pillow of Beckemeyer; Jodi’s children: Carly and Scott Pillow of Beckemeyer; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Eric was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Fred Ritchey; paternal grandparents: Frank and Loretta Varel; and a cousin: Rebecca Hagen.
Eric was employed at the Caring First Nursing Home in Breese in the Maintenance Department. He enjoyed fishing, boating and swimming.
