Eric M. Gelarden Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eric M. Gelarden of Owensboro, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eric left this world on June 14, 2025 at the age of 39, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Linda Schneider, Bert Seibert (Kay), Merl and Irene Gelarden; and his uncle David Justice.
He is survived by: his daughter Lanah Kay Gelarden; his parents, Patrick Lee Gelarden (Sheila Neyenhaus) and Louanne Seibert (Sal Owens); his sister Emily Kleaving (Brad); his aunt Mary Justice; his sibling's children, Ella Kleaving and Noah Kleaving; his cousin Merek Justice; the mother of his child Lindsay Forsythe; and his pet Smokey. He is also survived by numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family has chosen to send donations to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Donate Now (https://afsp.org).
