Eric Oelschlager, age 55 of Johns Creek, passed away April 2, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. He was born on January 28, 1963 in Bay Shore, NY to the late Louis Anthony and Rose Marie Ann Oelschlager.
Survivors include his sisters: LouAnn Christo, Syracuse, NY, Ena (Todd) Minnick, Clifton Park, NY, Vera (Derek) Power, Syracuse, NY, brother, Louis (Robin) Oelschlager, Russell, NY; nephews, Casey Christo and Texas Minnick; nieces, Darcy Oelschlager, Kelsey Christo, Aine Power, Faith Minnick and Zoe Power; partner and love of his life for over 24 years, Christine Sobak, Alpharetta, GA; children, Kristen Poole, Alison Carmona & Joe Sobak; grandchildren, Alexys Poole, Michael Carmona, Cadence Sobak, Donovan Sobak.
Eric was known as the “Gentle giant with a huge heart” and was a lover of animals and rescuer of many. He is survived by 2 beloved pets, Hannah–lhasa apso dog & Fluff–cat. He was preceded in death by 4 pets, Rio–Quaker parrot, Patches & Taz–shih tzu dogs and Shea–Samoyed dog.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00PM, Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the chapel of SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society, 225 Curie Drive, Suite 100, Alpharetta GA 30005. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until the service time.
A Memorial will be held at the Family Farm in Russell, NY this summer.
In lieu of flowers…. Eric had a passion for roses. We ask that you buy a rose bush and plant it in his name and memory. Donations may also be made in his name to the National Kidney Foundation, as they were very generous in providing services for his dialysis.