Eric Charles McDonald, born July 22, 1977 in Grand Rapids, MN died on October 24, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Eric is survived by his parents, David and Mary (Brouillard) McDonald of Bovey, MN and one sister, Heather McDonald of Washington, DC, his paternal grandparents, Charles and Deloris McDonald of Pengilly, MN, and his exchange student sisters, Marjorie Morville of France, Vreni Widmer of Switzerland, Elisabetta Fanesi of Italy, and Ragnhild Bakkegard of Norway.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Vital and Florence Brouillard.
Eric was a recent graduate from ICC Engineering, HCC's Electrical Maintenance, Dunwoody Institute. He is a 1996 graduate of Grand Rapids HS.
Eric loved traveling, BBQ, computers, gaming, reading, watching anime, laughing, and exploring. Eric really loved 4-H shooting sports and was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Our family has wonderful memories going on epic adventures throughout the world.
Eric was a great listener and human magnet; people really enjoyed being around him. He was a sweetie with endless kindness and thoughtfulness.
Eric was the best son and brother and he will be missed.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Sunday, October 29, 2017, with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel in Coleraine, MN, and will continue from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 30, 2017 in the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Coleraine. Interment will be in the Trout Lake Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements by the Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.petersonfuneralchapelofcoleraine.com
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