
Erik Edward Winders
September 26, 1994 - June 28, 2014
Obituary
Winders, Erik E.
MADISON-Erik E. Winders’ young life came to a tragic end early Saturday morning on June 28, 2014, at the age of 19. He was attending college at UW-Milwaukee after graduating from La Follette High School with honors. Erik was involved with many sports and activities, but one of his true passions was tennis and he was a four year letterman. He was a loving son, brother and friend who brought a smile to everyone he met. His selflessness and sense of humor gave joy to everyone around him. Erik is survived by his parents, Edward and Lillian “Lee” Winders; his sister, Lisa; grandfather, Abraham Nassar; uncles, Glenn Nassar and Ken (Kathy) Winders; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chuck and Barb Winders and Astrick Nassar. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of the service and again from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday. Donations may be made to the La Follette High School Tennis Team, in care of Gunderson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Erik is our shining star and will always be forever in our hearts.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jul 3, 2014 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Jul 3, 2014 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Thu Jul 3, 2014 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Mary E Schneider
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Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family and all of Erik's friends. Erik was an incredible young man with infectious smile!
I wish I could be at the service but I will be out of state. Please know that you are in my thoughts!
Mary E Schneider
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Nancy Beale
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Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Winders family at this very difficult time.
Greg & Nancy Beale and family
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Jeanine Olsen
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Our thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time.
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Sonja Penner
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Eric always greeted me with a small and took time to chat. That's a rare quality these days. We spent many hours watching him play soccer with Bobby and Tito. He was a determined player and a good sportsman. And, I know his friendship ran deep--the kind to be cherished.
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Michael Parr
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Lee and Ed...i am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know you are in my prayers. Love...Mike Parr
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Kevin Viney
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Lee and Ed. I am very sad to hear of Erik's passing. You all are in my prayers and I am thinking of you in the hard time. Kevin Viney