Eric Michael Krutz, 50, of Horseshoe Road Punta Gorda, Florida, died unexpectedly at his home on September 1, 2019.

He was born in Amsterdam, New York on April 10 , 1969.  Son of Richard M. Krutz (Andrea), of Amsterdam, NY., and Terrie Coon-Krutz Robbins (Alan), of Gloversville, NY. Eric was a graduate of the Class of 1987 at Amsterdam High and Superior Trucking School in Bristol, PA., where he majored in the operation of heavy equipment.

On July 23, 1989 he married the love of his life, Monique Marie Sumner.  In 1990 he and his family moved to Florida. Eric formerly worked for Rice Insulation Co, the Lee County School District, and was most recently employed at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) at the time of his death.

Always the jokester, he had a heart of gold and was always willing to help a friend.  He enjoyed family cruises, adventure movies, target shooting, and working on his family farm.

He is survived by his wife, parents, sons Matthew Krutz (Misty), of Lehigh Acres, FL., Marc Krutz, of Punta Gorda, FL., sister Elizabeth Krutz Magliocca (Louis) of Broadalbin, NY., step brother Alex Robbins (Lauren) of Fort Hunter, NY., step sister Jennifer Steele (Jim) of Broadalbin, NY., mother in law Carmen Baralt Mendez of West Palm Beach, FL., father in law Samuel Sumner of Duanesburg, NY., brother in law's Lee Sumner (Kim) of Glenville, NY., Eric Sumner (Sandy) of Lawrence, KS., and step grandmother Louise Robbins of Gloversville, NY., and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, 4320 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm with services immediately following.