Starpoint High School Alumni
Lockport, New York (NY)
In Memory of
Eric Alexander Schmelz
1971-2024
Born Jun 07, 1971, Eric Alexander Schmelz attended Starpoint High School in Lockport, NY.
Class of 1989
Jun 07, 1971 - Mar 17, 2024
Jun 07, 1971 - Mar 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Eric A. Schmelz, professor at the University of California,
San Diego, formerly of North Tonawanda. He is survived by his wife,
Alisa Huffaker and daughter, Sonja Schmelz of San Diego. Cherished
son of Richard and Carol Schmelz, dearest brother of Karl (Karey)
Schmelz and their two sons. Eric will also be sorely missed by
his aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Eric A. Schmelz, professor at the University of California,
San Diego, formerly of North Tonawanda. He is survived by his wife,
Alisa Huffaker and daughter, Sonja Schmelz of San Diego. Cherished
son of Richard and Carol Schmelz, dearest brother of Karl (Karey)
Schmelz and their two sons. Eric will also be sorely missed by
his aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Eric was a collector of full size historic RR memorabilia, particularly semaphore signaling devices. His photographs and articles were published in train magazines over the course of thirty years. In his career he made major scientific breakthroughs in agriculture,
particularly in the field of plant disease resistance.
particularly in the field of plant disease resistance.