Eric "Rick" Sopher

Eric "Rick" Sopher passed away at his residence on February 14, 2022, at the age of 58.

He leaves behind his wife of 38 years Nancy (Payne) Sopher, his children Eric Sopher Jr. (Beth Sopher), Heather (Brock Parrott), Amanda (Sam Bohanan) Sopher and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Clifford Sopher and mother Sandra (Duty) Sopher.

He was a Machinist at Komatsu, retiring after 30 years.  Rick was a member of Boilermakers Local #158.

A celebration of life will be Sunday, March 6, 2022, from  12 noon until 5:00 pm at Kenny's Westside Pub 112 SW Jefferson Ave, in Peoria. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Illinois Cancer Care.