Eric Wain Soutter

Eric Wain Soutter, age 58, of Colfax, passed away on March 7, 2025. Per Eric’s wishes, there will be no services but a celebration of life at a later date. If you wish to mail the family a card, please address it to, “Attn: Eric Soutter, Coburn Funeral Home, Colfax, IA 5004.”

Eric was born in Des Moines on September 25, 1966. He grew up in Colfax and graduated with the last class of Colfax High School in 1985. Eric worked at Maytag and later Firestone. In his free time, Eric loved to tinker with things. He was outdoors as much as possible, preferably with his dog right next to him. He loved listening to the blues on KGGO on Sunday, Stevie Ray Vaughn was always a favorite. You often could find him drinking Pepsi and Fresca, sitting in a lawn chair outside, usually enjoying a bonfire. He spent countless weekends camping with friends and family. Eric always looked forward to his yearly trips to the Iowa State Fair where he might enjoy an old rock concert in the grandstands or just hang around his camper enjoying the people. Above all things, Eric loved his grandchildren, making time for them whenever he could.

Eric is survived by his children; Laci (David) Rolfes and Dylan (Kori) Soutter, grandchildren; Maverick Wayne Soutter and Paxson Collins Rolfes, his nephews; Wyatt Glasford and Andrew Owens, and his mother; Marianne Glasford.

Preceding Eric in death was his brother; Kent Owens, his stepfather; Larry Glasford, and his grandparents; Richard and Eleanor Lester.