Eric Stenseth
April 24, 1969 ~ March 20, 2022
Eric Stenseth, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2022, in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Shores Event Center, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Eric was born on April 24, 1969 in Minnesota. He grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota and for the last 18 years lived in Cedar Rapids with his wife, Tracy Stenseth and children, Logan and Kendall.
Eric had a love for music and piano playing all throughout his life, and that love has been passed down and carried on by his two children. He will be remembered for his boisterous laugh and his talent for story-telling. Eric will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father Emil (Doc) Stenseth; and mother-in-law, Barbara Dohler. Eric is survived by his mother, Virginia Stenseth; sister, Valerie (Jeremy) Richter; wife, Tracy Stenseth, his two children, Logan and Kendall; and father-in-law, Royal (Monika) Dohler.
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At your wedding I remember him playing the piano as your parents walked you down the aisle. It was so beautiful- and watching him watch you glide down the aisle- I’ll never forget it. Love to you all.❤️
With thoughts of peace and courage for you,
Tracy, you’ve Pam’s and my condolences. We’re so sorry for your loss. Pam & Matthew Helgeson
Tracy, Logan & Kendall- May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Praying for strength and courage to face the days ahead.
I’m so sorry, Tracy.
Tracy, Logan, Kendall and family. I’m so very sorry for you loss of Eric. I remember listening to him play piano at Church. My heart goes out to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Tracy – Troy and I are so devastated for you and your family. You are in our thoughts.
Sending thoughts of peace and comfort from the Rost family
This tree is in memory of Seth who shared his knowledge of plants and helped some of mine survive when they normally would not have.
I am incredibly sorry for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Tracy, I’m incredibly sorry for you and your family. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you. Our prayers are with you, may peace, love, comfort surround you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss Tracy and family! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Our Deepest Sympathies to your family! Paul & Gina Sullivan
Eric was one of my best friends my freshman year at Concordia. While we haven’t seen each other in a very long time, we have kept in touch through Facebook and usually said hi to each other on our birthdays which are the same day. I’m so sorry for this terrible loss.
Tracy, Logan and Kendall – I am so sorry for your loss. Eric was a great member of my team back in the day and was so proud of each of you! My thoughts and prayers will be with you during these difficult days, months and years! Carrie Perez
I was a high school friend of Eric’s, we shared many teenage outings and laughs. One of my many memories of Eric is him practicing The Entertainer, for 4-H share the fun. He worked super hard on that piece, and I was so proud of him, when he nailed his performance! We grew apart in distance, but man I love my friend. I am praying for all of you.
It is my joy to have met Eric through music – a skill of his that was astounding to me (among many other skills.) And sharing a discussion with Eric was always a great pleasure as well. I pray for continued blessings and love for his family.
Tracy and family…. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You’re in my prayers.
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Eric. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you move through the grief of your loss.
Sending Prayers and love to you and your family during your time of loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss… My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please accept my condolences for your loss… My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I met Eric while we worked together and we soon realized that we were both from same area in Minnesota. We would often “Talk Minnesotan” and we shared many laughs. I’ll miss him. Rest easy my friend
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
This tree is in memory of Eric who shared his knowledge of plants to help some of mine survive that normally would not have.
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and the kids during this most difficult time. May peace be with you all.
Tracy, my deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy, Logan and Kendall, Our hearts break for you and Val and aunt Tootie! We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa, Avery and Jaxon
Tracy, Logan & Kendall, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you! Prayers for peace, courage and strength!
Tracy, so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brett and Kim Taylor
Tracy – So saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. Paul Schneider
I grew up in Albert Lea schools with Eric. He was a great guy, great sense of humor, and a very positive person. He will be missed by all of us from the Albert Lea Class of 87.
Val, Virginia, and the family of Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I’ll always remember Eric’s spirited humor! Love-Mac
I remember Eric as this wonderful musician with a wicked sense of humor…just like his sister! Virginia, Val, and Eric’s family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Cheryl Kasper-Mac
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The class of 1987
Our deepest sympathies to you, Tracy, and your family. We are praying for your peace and comfort.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Hi Tracy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you and your children peace in the midst of everything you are going through. I will be praying for you!
Tracy, a long time of no-contact and I feel terrible that we didn’t maintain our friendship from Eric’s wonderful work as musician at West Liberty UMC and, of course, our great togetherness as cast members for several years in The Witness. I so much would like to talk to you soon and get up to date even though a great friend is now gone. Jan and I send our sympathy to you and your entire family. Bob Fulwider