Eric T. Bjork

Of Marshfield, MO

Eric T. Bjork was born on November 25, 1972, in Park Ridge to Paul and Cheryl (nee Thompson) Bjork. He died Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Barrington.

He grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois where he attended Buffalo Grove High School. Eric played baseball, basketball, and golf throughout his youth, and continued his love of the games into adulthood. Eric, lovingly known as “Bekes” to his friends, is described as the most positive, caring, kindest guy you could ever meet. Eric loved all sports, but mainly the Bears, Cubs, and Bulls, and always enjoyed the challenge of engaging in obscure stats discussions with his buddies. Eric’s love of music, especially the oldies, was clear at a very young age, as he could be heard singing his favorite songs all over the house, the car, and just about everywhere else.

Eric moved to Springfield, Missouri in 2006, where he worked for ACGI on the sales team, and later as a regional sales manager at Armstrong World Industries. Eric studied hard to become an expert in identifying wood species and enjoyed helping others learn about the wood products used in various large-scale settings. Eric took great pride in the part he played in many projects around the world, but especially in the construction project at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

He was at home in both Illinois and Missouri where he developed cherished friendships and was loved by all.

Eric is survived by the love of his life, Kerri Ward; father, Paul (Barbara) Bjork and mother, Cheryl Bjork, sister, Kirsten (William) Brown, and brother Brian Bjork; uncles, Gary (Valerie) Thompson, Roger (Diane) Bjork and William Bjork; and many cousins. Eric is preceded in death by his grandparents, Evert & Lillian Bjork and Edward & Bernice Thompson.

Visitation is Friday, December 3, 2021, from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 North Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, 9:30 am until the time of the 10:30 am Memorial Service Funeral Service at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1234 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, JourneyCare https://journeycare.org/donate/ , or The University of Chicago Medical Comprehensive Cancer Center https://uchicagomedicine.org/cancer/give Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.