Eric Junior Lindquist, age 74, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Eric and Dorothy Lindquist.

Eric spent 36 years in maintenance with Fort Wayne Community Schools. A licensed plumber, electrician, and HVAC technician, he was also a welder and mechanic, truly able to fix anything. His talents made him a genuine jack‑of‑all‑trades. Over the years, he also worked as a security guard at Magnavox and spent a decade as a stagehand with the IATSE Local 146 labor union. After retiring, Eric continued working for seven years at Steel Dynamics in Butler, Indiana.

He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed boating, cooking, traveling, and taking casino trips.

Eric will be remembered as someone always willing to help anyone in need. Above all, he enjoyed time well spent with his family.

Eric is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jaquelyn Lindquist; daughter, Amanda (Glen) Gilbird; two grandchildren, Michael Carlson and Kaitlyn Carlson; and his great-grandson, Rylen Carlson;

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Kellogg.

Service is 11:00 am, Friday, September 11, 2026, at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., with calling one hour prior. Calling also 3:00 pm -5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com