Eric Robert Goldstead, age 27, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died January 29, 2020, in his hometown. He was born May 1, 1992.

Eric loved music—rock, jazz, and classical. He was skilled at playing a variety of instruments, including the viola and piano. He was a talented singer. In addition to film, photography, and working on cars, his hobbies included building scale replicas of Chicago skyscrapers.

He is survived by his mother, Gail Ann J. Goldstead of Wheaton, his father, Robert W. Goldstead of Wheaton, and his sister, Catherine L. Goldstead (Steven T. Gillmeister), as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert T. and Ann P. Johnson, and paternal grandparents, Warren J. and Shirley P. Goldstead.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NAMI DuPage, 115 North County Farm Rd., Wheaton IL 60189.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com . For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.