ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SELLMAN, ERIC RONALD 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Monday, May 16, 2011

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SELLMAN, ERIC RONALD 
(February 21, 1965 - May 16, 2011)

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Eric Ronald Sellman, 46, passed away peacefully May 16th with his loving family 
by his side. He battled cancer with the same determination, grace and dignity 
that he lived his life.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Molly Erickson Sellman. He is survived 
by his fiancˇe Nannette Hebert Palmer, his father, Ronald Sellman, his sister 
Ann, her husband, Grady Harper, and their children Hayden and Ellie.

Eric Attended Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge from 7th-12th grades. Upon 
graduation in 1983, he moved to New Orleans for college. Some of his fondest 
college memories took place at 1200 Broadway Street; the Tulane SAE house. He 
was a very active SAE holding many leadership roles, planning important events 
and arranging many a memorable skiing trip. The friendships made during this 
time were life lasting and particularly supportive over the last year. After 
graduating in 1988, Eric's adventurous spirit took him to Australia where he 
lived for a year. Upon his return, he and a friend founded "Passport New 
Orleans", a tourism guide for the French Quarter. He continued to live and work 
in the Quarter for many years after that.

At the time of his illness, he was a project manger for The Shaw Group in Baton 
Rouge. That is where he met his fiancˇe and love of his life, Nan. Nan spent 
every day of the last 14 months with Eric on his rollercoaster of cancer.

Eric was an avid reader, loved history, music, photography and art. He loved to 
photograph his many travels. He was known for his humor, quick wit, and stunning 
creativity. He was a masterful cartoonist, clever impersonator and talented 
writer. No matter where he lived or visited, or what he was doing, his 
infectious personality and positive outlook drew a crowd. His joie-de-vivre and 
caring heart will be deeply missed. Eric was a loving son, wonderful brother, a 
great friend to all, a best friend to many and the soul-mate to one.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Eric's life June 11th at Mary Queen 
of Peace Church in Mandeville. Visitation will be from 12-1 with a memorial 
service to follow.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Eric's name to the 
National Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma city, OK 73123-1718.

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