Erick Pifer, age 84, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Inn at Freedom Village in Holland, MI.
Erick was born April 21, 1942 in Van Wert, Ohio, and received his Bachelor’s degree from Union College in Kentucky. He was the first of his family to go to college. Erick went on to receive two Master’s degrees (Education and Accounting) before taking a teaching job at Covert High School. After a few years there, he became a professor at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor. He retired from there in 2017 after 45 years of teaching. Erick loved the Cubs, Coca-Cola, bird watching, and the color Red. He was also an avid Lionel Train collector.
Erick was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Refa (Ryan) Pifer; and a sister, Bonnie (Pifer) Morell.
Erick is survived by his son, Andrew Pifer; and daughter, Abigail Pifer.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 30th at the Convoy Methodist Church, 207 N Main Street, Convoy, OH 45832. Rev. Bill Thomas will officiate. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Convoy, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Sarett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Road, Benton Center, MI 49022. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home.
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