Eric Anthony Czaplewski

Eric Anthony Czaplewski, 19, of Grand Island, went to be with his eternal Savior on April 22, 2024.  He gave the gift of life through organ donation.  Eric's organs have restored life's promise for many families.  Honoring his generous soul, the gift of life was shared with many people in need through organ donation.

A Celebration of Eric’s life will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Northridge Assembly of God – 3025 Independence Avenue in Grand Island. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.  Pastor Shawn Haffner will be officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Northridge Assembly of God in Grand Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Eric’s family to be designated at a later date.

Eric was born on June 7, 2004, to Scott and Rachel (Hempel) Czaplewski in Grand Island. He grew up in Grand Island, graduating from Northwest High School in 2023.  Eric was currently employed as a delivery driver for Pizza Hut in Grand Island.  He loved his job and always looked forward to visiting with the customers.  He had a radiant smile, and his laughter was extremely contagious. He had a heart of gold and would always go the extra mile to help someone.

Eric enjoyed collecting and learning about rocks, starting at the age of two.  He adored his sister, Haley, and brothers, Alex, Chase, and Ethan, always making time for them.  Other hobbies include collecting coins, space and hiking in the Black Hills.

Those left to cherish his memory includes his parents, Scott and Rachel Czaplewski of Grand Island; sister, Haley Czaplewski of Grand Island; brothers, Alex, Chase, and Ethan Czaplewski, all of Grand Island; grandmothers, Vonnie Czaplewski of St. Paul, and Diane Hempel of Poplar, MT., aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and friends.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Anthony (Tony) Czaplewski and Kenneth Hempel; and cousin, Leslie Keiser.