Eric M. Piper

September 29, 1964 - December 22, 2021

Eric M. Piper, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born September 29, 1964 in Muskegon. Eric was a 1984 graduate of Reeths Puffer High School. He had worked 8 years for Howmet and was currently working for G.E. Aviation for the past 27 years. Eric attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church and volunteered as a fireman for the White Lake Fire Authority for several years. His passion in life though was dog training. He trained dogs in agility and general obedience at the Dog Star Ranch. Eric traveled the state and beyond competing with his dogs and won many awards. On June 14, 2009, he won a World Championship with his dog, Koti. Together, they won the Outdoor 4-Turn Oval Agility Course on the NASCAR track setting a world record time of 9.100 seconds. Koti sadly passed away in 2014. He loved the outdoors, fishing with his father, and camping with family and friends. Eric is survived by his daughter, Kristin Piper of Greenbriar, Tennessee; 4 grandchildren: Gianna and Luciano Castellini, Isabella and Dominic; parents: Clarence and Mary Piper of Laketon Twp.; brothers: Jerry (Stacie) Piper and their daughter, Jailynn of St. Clair, Missouri and Thomas “Tom” (Kelli) Piper and their children: Nicholas and Jacob of Fruitport; and his beloved pets: Ash, Flyte, and Nova. Private family services will be held for Eric. MEMORIALS to the Great Lakes Border Collie Rescue (www.greatlakesbcrescue.org) will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210