Dec 01, 2004 11:21
ERICH JOHN WAGAR MEMORIAL FUND BENEFIT
Minneapolis, MN Nov 29th, 2004
Aerial photographer Erich John Wagar’s untimely death November 16th
left
behind wife Gretchen and 3-year-old son Max. Erich, of Brooklyn Park
MN,
died while BASE jumping in Somerset WI, as noted in the St Paul Pioneer
Press, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and local television networks.
Erich’s
local community presents a benefit and silent auction Monday December
13th
at 7:00pm at Patrick’s Cabaret in Minneapolis, open to all, children
welcome. All proceeds will go to the Erich John Wagar Memorial Fund to
directly assist Gretchen and Max.
Erich was the family’s sole wage earner; Gretchen has cared for Max as
well
as being active in the local parenting and birth support communities.
The
goal of the Memorial Fund Benefit is to provide financial relief
towards
rent costs for Gretchen and Max as they face the upcoming holidays
without a
husband and father. Admittance is open to all; suggested donation of
$5.
Silent auction to be held from 7:00pm to 8:00pm; regional donors so far
include Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Motorwerks BMW, and D’Amico among
many
others. Refreshments will include desserts and beverages for children
and
adults; donations for each are welcomed. Donations after the event may
be
made to the Erich Wagar Memorial Account at Wells Fargo Bank, 8041
Brooklyn
Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, 763-493-1230.
For additional information, contact:
Sue Berger
612-827-7547
sueellenberger@hotmail.com
Erich John Wagar Memorial Fund Benefit
December 13th, 7:00pm
Patrick’s Cabaret, Minneapolis