Eric passed away at home on February 16th, 2025. He was born on June 10,1957, along with his twin brother Kirk. 364 days later, his sister Kirsten and her twin brother Rolf were born. They made the newspapers – two sets of twins within one year. Four years later their brother Peter was born.
Eric and his siblings grew up in farm country outside Dalton, MN. He went to Dalton Elementary School, Fergus Falls Junior High and Senior High. Eric graduated from Fergus Falls Community College, and then went on to further his education at MN State University Moorhead. Eric and Judi were married September 27, 1980.
Eric began his career with Hormel Foods right after his graduation in June 1980. Eric worked for Hormel Foods for 36 years. He enjoyed all his time with Hormel, being transferred around Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Dakota and back to Minnesota in 1996. Retirement brought a final move to Otsego, Mn in June 2017.
Eric enjoyed volunteering for the city of Plymouth, serving on the many HOA boards and spending time outside enjoying nature.
Eric is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Betty Rovang, brother Peter. He is survived by his wife Judi and kids – Samuel (Nicole) and Jayme Giese (Ted), siblings Kirk (Susan), Rolf (Bertie), Kirsten Olson. Grandsons – Camden Rovang, Atlas Giese and Thomas Giese.
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