Harry Edward Erich of Haines City passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born January 3, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Harry and Ruth Erich; he moved to Haines City from Illinois in 1999. Harry served with the United States Coast Guard which lead him to travel to Antarctica. He was a field service technician and was good with woodworking. Harry was a fan of Mickey Mouse, Corvettes, and Harley’s. He loved the Gulf of Mexico and Bermuda.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruth Erich; and son, Ray Houston. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jean Erich; daughters, Renee Zimmerman, Tracey L. Schmidt, Kathy Ziglar, and Chris Michki; son, Mike Houston; sister, Georgann Srock; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
