It’s been 6 months since I seen you and spoke. It has become harder to even go to work because I miss our talks. You were one of the great ones that ever walked this Earth. I miss our talks about your family and y’all planning your trip up at the cabin for the holidays. I miss how we got to laugh through all the pain you were in. You never complained. Oh how if I could go back in time and take the pic of how happy you were to have some cookies and cream ice cream with me, that would have been the best. I know that your resting and your pain and suffering is no more. It’s just hard to accept that your gone. You always told me “ my kids are so lucky to have a good mother like me, and to keep being there for them”. I miss you at work, and even though you never got to meet my kids in person you are now watching over them in spirit...Thank you for being the light in my life and showing such Grace to me and my family. Wish nothing but the best for your family.

We love you Erik 
Gone but Never forgotten 

Our thought and prayers go out to you both. I cannot Imagine the loss you are feeling. Please take the comfort of your friends and a family who are close . 
Sorry for your loss 

Ed, my condolences to you and your wife.  All though I have never met Erik, the comments written by his friends have left an impression that he was a wonderful man.  Your entire family will be in my prayers.  May God give you strength in this difficult time.  May Eriks soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed Rest In Peace. Amen

My sincere sympathy to you and your family Ed. God called him for eternal life. And I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Dear Ed & Nancy, 
              May God‘s love and the good memories comfort you at this unimaginable time of loss.  May God give you the strength to get thru one day, one hour or even one moment at a time. 
 Erik will always be in your hearts.  He will always be with you in spirit.  And may God bless you with the grace and courage to continue on your journey together:  Ed & Nancy.   
               Love & Prayers, ❤️🙏
                Marianne (formerly Niezabytowski)
                 Class of 1971  

Dear Ed and Nancy, I can't begin to imagine the depth of your sorrow.  I will be keeping you in my prayers for your strength and comfort in this saddest of times.  I wish there was more that I could do.  Please let me know if there is....   Regina

Dearest Ed & Nancy, no words can make up for the loss of a child.
My heart breaks for you and your wife.
Just know Ed, that you are loved and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, from the Class of 71
Joseph & Janice (Kasbrick) Terokowskie

Ed (my Bro) & Nancy, I love both of you deeply.  I don't understand why bad things happen to good people such as you two.  This is in addition to my earlier heart felt thoughts & memories of Erik. Once again, we are so sorry for this devastating loss of your son.  As I said, I felt Erik's spirit after the funeral. He lives on! He's at peace. I truly believe this.  As we get together, we will always have a toast to your loving son's memory until we see him on the other side. Know that we are there for you at any time in these difficult times.  
Love Always,
Henry, Bozenna, Julia, & Joanna


My heartfelt condolences to you, your wife and family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son.
Your family is in our prayers.
Thomas and Pamela Hornik

Ed,  Heartfelt condolences to you and your wife.    I was so very sorry to hear about Erik.  Know that all of you are  in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.  

Ed and Nancy, So Sorry to hear of your loss.  One can only Wonder Why and Hope that He is at Peace. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for You. Please except our Sincerest Condolences and prayers for Strength for your family, during This most Sorrowful time...🙏🙏
Frank & Donna Pilat

To my old high school Friend Ed and his wife Nancy, my sincere condolences to you both. We are saddened by this tragic news and wish you both, Strength and Gods healing power to you both! 
Paul & Barb Guzdek

Erik,

I was really looking forward to hanging out with you outside of work, you kept telling me "Once I get better we will grab a beer." You are a great person I wish I knew you longer than I have. You truly made it seem like everyone was your bestfriend. I wish you the best and your family the best. I still don't believe it man, I will never forget you laughing at the elevators Thursday night/friday morning.....the drives home are not the same. Miss you man, Till Valhalla.

As we say goodbye to you and let you rest, all that is thought of is knowing that you’re in peace. No one will know what made you make that decision, or what had finally pushed you over the edge. And with not knowing that, it makes it harder and harder to understand. I just wish you would’ve known how loved, and supported you were by so many people. As I looked around I see so many people that talked so highly of the person who had the kindest soul, brightest personality, and handsome smile. And that is how we’ll remember you. Always. No one knows what people are going through and what goes through their mind. The best of people always taken way too soon. Please check up on the ones dearest to you. Tell them you love them, don’t ignore little signs. Let them know they’re appreciated, and need to be here to live this amazing thing called life. Life is way too precious and too short. We say goodbye to you here on earth but knowing your soul is up there watching keeps all of us pushing. Doing things for you, with you, and loving you. This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you later. We love you more than you’ll ever know. 💛 Erik A. Kulpanowski 1987-2020💛

Rest easy, Erik. I’m grateful for all of the times we were able to hang out and catch up with each other over the years. You meant the world to my cousin and always showed me the same brotherly love you gave to him.  I’ll always remember how much of a kind hearted, friendly, easy going guy you were, how much you and Ry loved going to shows together and how you both shared a mutual appreciation for the band Everclear. You are cherished by so many and will always be remembered. 

Erik, your contagious smile and your warm heart will forever live on in our memories. You always had a way of making people around you feel loved and listened to. I cherish the memories I have of all of us cousins growing up together. Hanging out at family parties at Grandpa K’s house, jumping on your trampoline, and having a little too much fun drinking at Houghton Lake. I hope you have found peace and know your presence will be deeply missed. All my love to Uncle Ed and Aunt Nancy ❤️

Really going to miss you, Erik. I've been thinking back to some of the good old times playing football at St. Isaac's and going to punk rock concerts in high school (MxPx really sticks out in particular - thank you for convincing me to go). Glad that I could call you a friend, and glad that we reconnected over the past few years. I didn't get to see you often, but whenever we did get the chance to meet up,  you were always a joy to be around. Your warmth and sense of humor will be greatly missed. RIP brother

Holding you all close in thought and prayer every minute. Erik was one of the kindest people I've ever known. His smile was contagious and we were always so happy when he was able to join us at gatherings. Every time I think of Erik, I think of his smile and his caring heart for those around him. He will be missed by so many and we'll always carry him in our hearts. 

Rest in peace my dear sweet cousin...gone way too soon. You are going to be terribly missed by so many😭. 
We will forever be missing your kind words, and feeling your warm hugs and seeing your precious smile and we will always remember how much you loved us. The hole you have left in our hearts will always remain because there is no other soul that could take your place. Be free and find peace. I know you will always be here in spirit and I will do my best to find some comfort in knowing that. 💔

Sending love and my deepest sympathy to Nancy and Ed, and all those who knew and loved Erik. He was a genuinely good person who will be greatly missed. I will always remember our summers growing up together and will fondly remember him as my “little brother.”  

Erik Andrew, our little brother. How sad to hear of your passing. Nancy, my heart absolutely breaks for you and Ed. Love,  Ryan 

Erik was,my first cousin but  I always  considered  him as my "nephew "He was a, very sweet and thoughtful  young man always a pleasure  to be around ,There are so many beautiful memories of the many partys, holidays many of them at Ed and Nancy house, I know I can speak for my entire family that  life will never be the same  without you, Rest in peace our dear Erik you will be dearly missed  All  our love  to Ed and Nancy

I hadn’t known Erik long, but for the time I did he was an amazing, caring, kind soul. I was honoured to have him walk me to my husband (his best friend Ryan) on the day of our wedding and I’ll never forget the times we shared. My condolences to Nancy and Ed. 

      Erik was a huge part of our lives.  A sensitive and gentle soul that made a deep impression in our hearts.  Best friend to my son Ryan Adams, since they were 10 years old.  
      From silly kids through their teen years to young adults they always had a special bond.  Both being only children, they found a brother in each other.
      Their love for music and concerts always gave them something to talk about, plan and look forward to.  When they were out together,  I never worried because they looked out for each other, and were always there through thick and thin.
      Our lives are forever changed without Erik in our world.  Sending  prayers of strength to you dear Nancy and Ed, for your great loss.


This was a night we all say everclear, well was my first. As for Big Ric and Ryan Adams have seen them probably 20 times. This sadly is the only photo I have of all three of us. You will be greatly missed and forever loved. 

Erik, our time together was far too short, but I will always cherish the times we did share. I loved laughing and commiserating with you. You always impressed me with your encyclopedic knowledge of 90s music and the fact that you knew the true merits of a good burger or pizza. I'll miss talking sports, talking music, talking about life, sharing tequila and Tecates. I'll miss you man. It was always a pleasure to be in your company. I hope you've found peace my friend. I'll miss you, and my deepest sympathy to your family and all those who loved you too.

My prayers, thoughts and love to Ed and Nancy....Eric was so very special, always a smile and gentle spirit.   So happy and eager to show me his drawings, and things he wanted to invent.  Always willing to help and going one step further to get things done.   He will always have a place in my heart and I will never forget Eric.
Such a wonderful and caring young man.


OBITUARY

Erik A. Kulpanowski

March 30, 1987 – February 8, 2020

Kaul Funeral Home

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