Obituary of Eric A. Tammes

Eric A. Tammes, 56, of Wellman, formerly of Iowa City, died August 11, 2014, at his home. Private family gathering time is being planned for a later date. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services are caring for Eric's family and his arrangements. Eric was born May 11, 1958, in Iowa City the son of Dr. Arnold and Beth (Petsel) Tammes. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he spent his lifetime overcoming obstacles and attitudes with his intelligence, personality, wit and humor. He was an avid reader of world history, Shakespeare, comics, and humor. Eric played the electric guitar, enhanced his career with numerous computer courses, and had a soft spot for the occasional cat! Eric retired from the University of Iowa as a Computing Information Systems Technician II. His family includes his father and step-mother, Dr. Arnold and Sally Tammes; aunts, Diane Hertel, Dona Petsel, Mary Petsel, and Grace Ann Petsel; cousins, Kim, Joey, Randy, Teri, Deb, Jill, Dave, Lori, Cheryl, Mona, JoJo and other family. He was preceded in death by his mother, brother, Richard at the age of six, a cousin, Joy; and other family members.