Eric was born September 14, 1972, in Langdon, ND, to Merle “Pinky” and Linda (Doescher) Padden. He graduated from Langdon High School and served in the Army National Guard. For the last 25 years, he had been employed at Borgen Farms.
Eris is survived by his children: Samantha Geisen and Zoey Padden; parents Merle and Linda Padden; siblings: Taunya (Andrew) Borgen, Kelly (Anita) Padden, Shawn (Crystal) Padden, Jodie Johnson, and Darren Oneill; three nieces; five nephews; and two great-nephews along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon, ND. Following the service, fire up your motorcycles, classic cars, etc… for a memorial drive to the Pain Reliever in Nekoma, ND, for lunch and other festivities.