Eric Richard Hauch

Eric Richard Hauch, 81, of Stevensville, passed away Monday, May, 10, 2010 at his home. A private burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Hauch Family. Those wishing to sign the memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Eric was born April 10, 1929 in Benton Harbor, MI to William & Lydia (Radke) Hauch. On April 16, 1946 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1949. On May 6, 1950 he married Janet Beck. Eric worked at Benton Harbor Engineering for 24 years as a machinist. Eric was a member of the Berrien County Sheriffs Posse and was also a bar manager at the Point of Woods. In his spare time he enjoyed working with wood making and selling log cabin bird houses. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Eric drove stock cars at Millburg race track with Less Williams and Bill Nut. Eric is survived by his wife Janet Hauch of Stevensville; four sons Michael (Lidy) Hauch of Coloma, Rick Hauch of Coloma, Randy (Ann) Hauch of Coloma, and Steve Hauch of Benton Harbor; two daughters Cathy Okay of Niles, and Theresa (Bob) Frank of Watervliet; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother Dan (Carol) Hauch of St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Gary Hauch; brother Elmer Hauch.