Eric Heggeseth ’72
Eric M. Heggeseth, age 63, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2014, in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born on June 4, 1950 in Marshall, Minn. Eric married Christine Schroth Heggeseth ’74 on June 15, 1974. In 1997, the family settled in Houston, when Eric joined the power generation company, GDF Suez. Eric was deeply devoted to his family and was generous with his time, energy, and resources. He was an active member of Kinsmen Lutheran Church of Houston and a strong supporter of the arts. Eric is survived by his wife, Christine Heggeseth; two sons, Michael Heggeseth ’04 and wife Kirsten Haaland Heggeseth ’03, and Paul Heggeseth ’08 and wife Brianna Hirst Heggeseth ’08; his granddaughter, Emma Heggeseth; his sister, Sharon Ashley and husband Kenneth; and sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Schroth Sellers ’71, Susan Schroth Graef ’68 P ’05, and Carolyn Schroth Van Otten ’64 P ’95. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric L. and Ruby B. Heggeseth.