Richard Eric 'Eric' Haufe, 55

CAMDEN - Richard Eric "Eric" Haufe of Camden died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 55.

He was born Feb. 26, 1952, in Dover.

Eric graduated from Caesar Rodney High School, class of 1970; Wesley College, 1972, with an associate's degree; Bridgewater (Va.) College, 1974, with a Bachelor's of Science; and North Dakota State University, 1982, with a Master's of Science in natural resource management.

He worked for Reichhold Chemical, Cheswold, as an environmental specialist for 25 years, retiring in 2003.

Eric enjoyed antiques and collectibles, especially "Star Wars."

He is survived by his parents, Richard Rudy and Bernice Teat Haufe of Marydel; his wife, Stephanie Haufe; and two sons, Richard Scott Haufe and William Carl Haufe, both of the home.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour earlier.

Burial will be private.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.