Funeral services for Eric Schellpeper, 32 of Lincoln, were held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel in Lincoln.
Eric William Schellpeper was born on April 25, 1989 in Lincoln, to Jeff and Kathy Schellpeper, and he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 7. 2022 after battling cancer for almost a year.
Commonly known as “Dada,” “Uncle E,” and “Eric Church,” he graduated from East High School in 2007; where he played golf and tennis. He was active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, proudly earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He earned an associate’s degree in Business at Southeast Community College in 2010. He worked in Customer Support, Computer Technology, and Sales.
He met his future wife, Becca Evans, in 2008. They were married on August 25th, 2018, at Wyuka Stables in Lincoln. They were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Hazel, on October 12th, 2020. They were proud of the two houses, family, and life they built together in Lincoln.
Family remembered Schellpeper with: “Although Eric left us way too soon, he will live in our hearts forever.”
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Senator Stan Schellpeper of Stanton; and grandparents, Henry and Georgia Sanders of Lincoln
Eric William Schellpeper is survived by his wife, Becca; daughter, Hazel; parents, Jeff and Kathy Schellpeper; brother, Andrew (Kristin) Schellpeper; nephews, Karson and Aaron; niece, Vayda all of Lincoln; grandmother, Faye Schellpeper of Stanton; parents-in-law, Jerry and Pam Evans of Crofton; sister-in-law, Breanne (Wyeth) Lynch; niece, Evelynn; nephew, Wallace of Sioux Falls, S.D.; brother-in-law, Tim (Alexandrea) Evans; nieces, Willa and Landry of Crofton; brother-in-law, Preston Evans and friend, Rachel Groth of Sioux Falls, S.D.; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences can be expressed online at Roperandsons.com