Eric Schickendantz
October 27, 1947 ~ February 15, 2026
Eric G Schickendantz, born October 27, 1947, departed our world unexpectedly on February 15, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the only child of Markolf Schickendantz and Margaret Pearce Schickendantz. Eric lived and loved life to the fullest. He will be remembered for his big personality, passion for all life, and his ability to make everyone laugh. He was a born entrepreneur and owned several businesses. His love of antiques was his life and career. When he discovered the world of importing he grew an eclectic business selling Buddhist, Hindu, and African art from all over the world. Eric was a passionate, devoted, and dedicated animal rescue super-human having rescued over 100 cats from a single home, one of his crowning life achievements. In 2005 he found his soulmate, Barbara Snyder, who he enjoyed sharing a home and traveling extensively with. Their favorite event was the Venice Biennale which they attended 5 times. Their shared love of art and antiques took them to many places. Cremation has taken place. Please contact the family for information on a celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to One of a Kind Pets or the Humane Society.
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Nearly 60 years of friendship is a rare treasure. We shared a lifetime of laughter and memories. We spoke of our separate travels around the world and the experiences they brought to us. You always mentioned your constant love of Barbara. You will remain in the hearts of all those who knew you and we will smile when we think of sharing time with you.
I knew Eric back in the ‘90’s. He would bring me files full of pictures of masks, puppets and jewelry from exotic locations I’d never visit. He was wild and hilarious and full of life. His stories of finding rare Buddhist scrolls and searching for treasure in far off locations seemed like tales of Indiana Jones. I’m glad my life was enriched by knowing him.
Om ami deva hrih, my friend.
we met through art, and over the years you have always been a gentle, attentive presence, with a wonderful eye for beauty.
Knowing that your last post was a share of mine touches me deeply.
I will never forget that.
Thank you for your kindness, for your light, for believing, even if only a little, that it is worth keeping a small light burning.
Rest in the beauty you always knew how to recognize.
Eric and I became friends in 1969, had a nearly 50-year hiatus, and reconnected only a few years ago. When we did, it was as if we had been talking every day in the interim, and picked up where we left off, with no thoughts of the time and space between us. That was Eric, He truly valued his friendships and never had any second thoughts about those he cared for. He had a keen mind, a memory that held onto every detail, a wonderful aesthetic (he opened a world of antiques and art to me), a “naughtiness” that few people can pull off, a twinkle in his eye, and was a keen observor of society and all its foibles.
What saddens me most was his clinging with gusto to life, fear of dying, and wish that he and Barbara could continue to travel. It wasn’t to be, but he will live on in the loving memories of those who have testified here, and many more. You were one of a kind, dear friend, and we will miss you with all our hearts.