Erik Strong DeGroot, 40, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at home.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 3:0-6:00 P.M. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Erik was born June 3, 1982 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Randall and Patricia (Strong) DeGroot. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 2000 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College in Film and Video Production. He earned a second Associates Degree from Full Sail University in Film Production.
Erik worked as a Grip in the film industry in both New York and San Francisco. He most recently had worked at Broadway Grille in Coldwater.
Erik was an avid music buff, playing guitar and drums in various bands. He enjoyed photography, gaming, reading comic books and loved to cook.
Erik is survived by his parents Randy and Patty DeGroot of Coldwater; his brother and sister-in-law Matt (Allison) DeGroot of Portland; his nieces Ella and Sophia DeGroot; aunts and uncles Lyn (Eric) Instefjord of Mazomanie, WI, Tina Baker of Poynette, WI, Carole (Craig) Mason of Stoughton, WI, Mary (Tim) Gill of Appleton, WI, Cheryl (Rob) Lennon of Stoughton, WI, Rene Strong of Stoughton, WI, Cindy (Peter Pfuntner) Strong of Menasha, WI and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his uncle J.K. Strong, his cousin Dan Baker and grandparents Robert & Beverly DeGroot, Kirk & Mary Beth Strong.
Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Free Health Clinic or the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (Shelterhouse).
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