Arendt, Eric John, 61, of Maryville, entered eternal glory Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Eric was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Maryville, TN; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knoxville, TN and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He was pursuing his Doctorate in Industrial Engineering at the University of Tennessee and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Survived by wife of 14 years, Kathleen Arendt; mother, Magdalene Arendt; brother, Robert Arendt; sisters, Christine Brindle, Beverly Porter, and Anita Yaple. The family will receive friends Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6:00–8:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12:00 pm Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com