Erick Allen Bockrath

BOCKRATH, Erick Allen, age 45, of Centerville, passed away at home unexpectedly Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Erick was born April 7, 1976 to Edward and Anna (Schimmoeller) Bockrath. He graduated from Ottoville High School in 1994, and The University of Dayton in 1999. Erick worked several years at MacAulay Brown Inc. and then at Keilson Dayton for many years. He enjoyed boating and participating in various water sports. A longtime member of the Church of the Incarnation, Erick was strong in his faith. He spent time practicing martial arts and honoring veterans by playing Taps at funerals. Nothing was more important to Erick than family. The glue that held everyone together, he was very involved in his children’s lives, serving as a Boy Scout Troop leader. His loving wife and children will miss him dearly.

Erick is preceded in death by his sister, Theresa. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Erin; children, Sophie, Ethan, and Rose; his parents; siblings, Brian (Amy) Bockrath, Kristy Bockrath, and Brenda (Matthew) Carabin, and several nieces and nephews.

Family will greet friends Tuesday, August 17 from 5-8PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, August 18 at the Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Ln., Centerville, with a visitation an hour prior at the church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to https://www.gofundme.com/f/erick-bockrath-family-funeral-expenses