Eric Happeny

Eric Happeny, 51, of Genoa, formerly of Woodville, Ohio, died Friday, February 16, 2018, at The Toledo Hospital. Eric was born November 30, 1966, in Toledo to Paul and Mary (Johnson) Happeny. He was a 1986 graduate of Woodmore High School and a former member of Solomon Lutheran Church. On March 18, 2000, in Holgate, Ohio, he married Carol Stiltner and she survives. He worked as a heavy equipment operator through the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 in Toledo and every day looked forward to going to work. Eric was always on the go! He enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing, especially NASCAR and go-carts. He also enjoyed traveling to Arizona to see his brother. Eric loved to pick on people and was known for giving everyone a nickname. He loved his grandchildren and joking with them. In addition to his wife, Carol, Eric is survived by his mother, Mary Leemaster of Elmore; his children, Justin (Jess) Happeny of Luckey, Holly (Ryan) Snyder and Mike Baldwin, both of Defiance; grandchildren, Bentley, Maria, Kallie, Kolton, Madelyn and Aubrey; brother, David (Diane) Happeny of Arizona and sister, Kelli (Matt) Weaver of Genoa; nieces and nephews, Anthony Happeny, Michelle Fisch, Tori, Hunter and Kamarinn Klickman. His father and grandparents preceded him in death. A memorial service for Eric will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Solomon Lutheran Church, 305 W. Main St., Woodville, Ohio, with a luncheon to follow. Memorials may be given to the Ottawa County Humane Society, 2424 E. Sand Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home Crematory of Genoa has assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.