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Obituaries
May 12, 2025
Eric John Topp
Eric John Topp, age 48, of Mendon, passed away Saturday,
May 10, 2025, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle-
semi accident at Celina-Mendon Rd. and U.S. Route 33.
He was born January 15, 1977 in Sidney, to John Carl Topp,
who preceded him in death on November 3, 2001 at age 54,
and Kathy Lynn (Drees) Topp, who passed away April 21, 2009
at age 57.
Eric and Stacy Lynn Uhrick were married on July 27, 2011, and
she survives, along with his sons: Austin Michael (Jessica) Moore
of Washington State and Nathan Eric Topp of Anna, step-sons:
Christopher Allen Bechtold of Mendon and Micheal (fiancée
Neppisee Wagnild) Bechtold of Celina, a sister: Angela (Paul) Oen
of Russia, brother-in-law: Rodney Berger of Botkins, mother-in-law:
Chris Uhrick of Mendon, and brother-in-law: Chad (Nikki) Uhrick
of Celina.
In addition to his parents, Eric was also preceded in death by a
sister: Patricia Louise Berger, who died February 21, 2017 at age 45,
an infant brother: Keith Topp, who died on April 12, 1970 at 3 months
of age, and his father-in-law: Allen Uhrick.
A 1995 Botkins High School graduate, Eric had worked at various
facilities in the area. For nearly the last five years, he was a robotic
welder at Crown Equipment in Celina. Eric was always working,
and he was a "Jack of all Trades". He would help anyone, anytime.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1292 in Rockford.
Outdoor activities were Eric's favorites - he enjoyed fishing, camping,
grilling, and 4-wheeling.
He was a Cleveland Browns fan, and liked to spend time working on
his Corvette. Eric was a family-centered man, and loved spending time
with family and friends.
Calling Hours are being held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home
in Mendon, on Wednesday, May 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will follow at 7:00, with Pastor Jake Boroff, officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Rockford Eagles Lodge #1292,
or a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences can be expressed to Eric's family
at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
