Eric passed away on March 13, 2008. He suffered, but battled bravely, with complications after surgery for a brain tumor. He survived five years after the surgery, but lost his short term memory as a consequence and was unable to continue working after the operation.
Eric passed away on March 13, 2008. He suffered, but battled bravely, with complications after surgery for a brain tumor. He survived five years after the surgery, but lost his short term memory as a consequence and was unable to continue working after the operation.
Eric's career with P&O (International Freight shipping) took him to Chicago for the past 20+ years. It was there he met his wife Wendy and together they had two adopted children - Alexandra (8) and Thomas (6).
Our conversations during the past five years always consisted of his fond memories of high school. Eric remembered his days playing intramural softball, and we always joked about how his recall of his achievements did not match his abilities!
DR Papalia and I attended the funeral service. Eric is resting in Hilton Head Island, his favorite place and where he planned to retire. His parents (mother is a retired Mt. Lebanon HS english teacher) live in Hilton Head. Coincidentally, there are a couple other MLHS teachers retired in Hilton Head, so it is best to avoid the island if you do not want to relive the teacher horrors of your youth!
You may contact Wendy and his children at: Wendy Posey 853 Lanark Lane Palatine, IL 60067
Eric was a great guy, always remember him from 8th grade. We stayed friends throughout highschool, and will always have fond memories of him. Such a shame to have lost another good soul at such a young age. Life is short. My condolences to his family and children. He will be missed.
Eric M. Schmude
Eric passed away on March 13, 2008. He suffered, but battled bravely, with complications after surgery for a brain tumor. He survived five years after the surgery, but lost his short term memory as a consequence and was unable to continue working after the operation.Eric's career with P&O (International Freight shipping) took him to Chicago for the past 20+ years. It was there he met his wife Wendy and together they had two adopted children - Alexandra (8) and Thomas (6).
Our conversations during the past five years always consisted of his fond memories of high school. Eric remembered his days playing intramural softball, and we always joked about how his recall of his achievements did not match his abilities!
DR Papalia and I attended the funeral service. Eric is resting in Hilton Head Island, his favorite place and where he planned to retire. His parents (mother is a retired Mt. Lebanon HS english teacher) live in Hilton Head. Coincidentally, there are a couple other MLHS teachers retired in Hilton Head, so it is best to avoid the island if you do not want to relive the teacher horrors of your youth!
You may contact Wendy and his children at:
Wendy Posey
853 Lanark Lane
Palatine, IL 60067
Maryann C. McGuire (Palmeter)
Never hung out with Eric - he was too gorgeous to approach. Sorry to hear about his untimely passing.Susan M. White
I'm very sorry to hear about Eric, not fair that he had to suffer. God bless his family.Greg Hohman
Read Wendy Posey's book "If You Do Nothing, You'll Die: One Wife's Story of Love, Brain Surgery and the Heartbreaking Aftermath."
Debra A. Sunner (Eriksen)
Eric was a great guy, always remember him from 8th grade. We stayed friends throughout highschool, and will always have fond memories of him. Such a shame to have lost another good soul at such a young age. Life is short. My condolences to his family and children. He will be missed.