Eric Pieszchalski, age 43, of Nashville IL, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Linda E. White Hospice House at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by family.
Eric was born on February 15, 1982 in DuQuoin, IL, son of Don and Judy Pieszchalski. He was baptized and raised at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in DuBois, IL.
He was a devoted father, a loving son, and a cherished brother. Eric's greatest joy in life was spending time with his son Henry with whom he shared his deep passion for the complexity of agriculture and being in nature.
During high school and college he actively participated in groups like FFA and CYO that shared his passions for farming and fellowship. He received degrees from Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, studying agricultural management.
He developed his skills as a proficient farmer working on his father's family farm and around the neighboring community, especially with Alan and Lori Bowers with whom he developed a lifelong friendship. After many years at Gateway FS, he had most recently been working at Tractor Supply in Nashville since its opening in 2023. Along with countless other family members, he was an active fourth degree knight of the Knights of Columbus in DuBois, for which he served as the financial secretary for numerous years.
Survivors include son Henry Pieszchalski of Albers, IL; parents Don and Judy Pieszchalski of DuBois, IL; sister Jennifer (Tony) Mason of DuBois, IL; brother Steven Pieszchalski of Brooklyn, NY; nieces Katie and Mackenzie Mason of DuBois, IL; grandmother Christine Reidelberger of Tamaroa, IL; great-aunt Frances Pokorney of Nashville, IL; and many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ann Pieszchalski, grandfather Leo Pieszchalski, grandfather Robert Reidelberger, uncle Mark Pieszchalski, uncle David Pieszchalski and uncle Dave Bequette.
Visitation will be held at 4:00PM to 7:00PM, Sunday, March 23, 2025 at St. Charles Borromeo Church in DuBois and from 8:30AM until the time of service on Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Charles Borromeo Church in DuBois with Father Oliver Nwachukwu officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in DuBois, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to funeral/medical expenses, St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, or for family wishes.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.