Eric Thomasson , age 94, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Allure of Stockton. He was born November 27, 1927 in Wards Grove to the late Amos and Cleo (Blair) Thomasson. Eric married Vera Schuldt on October 29, 1948. Vera passed away August 12, 2017.

Eric went to Wards Grove School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. He had worked for the Savanna Ordinance Proving Ground and Southside City Service before becoming a farmer. Eric loved music and dancing.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vera; his sisters, Myrna, Corretta, Wynetta, Jospehine, Mary and Pauline; and his brother, Leslie.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.