Eric Stout

Eric Stout, 42, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Born July 16, 1984, in Lorain, Ohio, Eric was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Southview High School in 2002 and went on to become a journeyman in the Pipefitters Union. Throughout his career as a welder and pipefitter, he worked at several locations, including the Avon Power Plant and Cleveland Cliffs.

Eric was a member of UA Local 42 | Plumbers & Steamfitters. He enjoyed playing guitar, target shooting, fishing, and sharing a game of poker with his friends. Known as a true jack of all trades, he had a natural talent for building and fixing just about anything. Above all, Eric cherished his family and treasured the time he spent with his children.

He will be deeply missed by his children, daughter Zoey Lynn Stout and son Luke Wesley Stout; his mother, Bonnie (nee McClaren) Stout; his sisters, Jessica (Robert) Huddleston and Cassandra (Cory) Peters; and nephews and niece, Colsen Peters, Robert Jr. and Catherine Huddleston.

Eric was preceded in death by his father, William Stout, Jr.; his maternal grandparents, John McClaren and Margaret Zelina; and his paternal grandparents, Charles and Rosa Lee Babbitt.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 noon at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Inurnment will follow at Rugby Cemetery in Brownhelm Township, followed by a meal.

Online condolences may be shared at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.