Eric Todd Strull

Eric Todd Strull March 21, 1961 - April 1, 2025 Eric Todd Strull was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 21, 1961, to Philip and Adrienne Strull, their beloved second son. Growing up, Eric always wanted to please his parents, teachers, and coaches. He was a straight A student and his teachers loved him; he never gave them any problems. He was a little league all-star, willing to do whatever his coaches asked of him. His athleticism and grades were the envy of all his friends. In 1973, the family moved to Dallas, Texas. During his middle school and high school years, Eric was actively involved with the Dallas AZA and BBYO chapters. Eric attended Richardson High School where he was the Eagles’ starting second baseman and garnered all-district honors in 1977, 1978 and 1979, his sophomore year through senior years. In 1978 and 1979, he was named to the DFW all Metroplex team. Also in 1978, he was a member of the RHS, District 13-4AAA championship team. Eric was an accomplished student and earned a recommendation to the United States Air Force Academy, where he played second base and studied International Public Affairs. Eric was a proud Air Force Veteran. Upon returning to Dallas, Eric met Margo Wolfson, the love of his life, and they married on June 26, 1987. Eric would say his greatest accomplishment was being a father. Nothing provided him with more joy and pride than his children, Alec and Courtney. He was a devoted and loving Dad for the whole of their lives. He was also a joyful and caring Dad to the family’s many loving dogs over the years. In 2024, he became a grandfather for the first time with the birth of his grandson, Brooks Bowen Strull, whom he adored. Eric was a member of Congregation Shearith Israel and Tiferet Israel for almost 40 years. In 2022, he and Margo visited Israel with members of Shearith Israel. For Eric, it was the trip of a lifetime, helping bookend a life dedicated to his faith and Judaism. Eric was a loyal fan of every Dallas sports team and enjoyed attending Mavericks, Stars, Cowboys, and Rangers games with his family. Baseball was always an integral part of his life and the extended Strull family. Eric is preceded in death by his father, Philip Strull, aunts Maxine Henkin, Joyce Chernoff, and Joan Shea, uncle Martin Strull, and Cousin David Goldstein. Left behind to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of almost 37 years, Margo, son Alec and daughter-in-law Montana Strull, daughter Courtney Strull and her partner Andrew Mihalick, grandson Brooks Strull, mother Adrienne Strull, brother Brian Strull and his wife Susy, sister Valerie Newberg and her husband, Jeff, sister-in-law Keo Strull, mother-and father-in-law Rosalyn and Maury Wolfson, brother-in-law Barry Wolfson, and dozens of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Eric was a truly good and kind human. His superpower was his kindness which was felt by every soul he touched. The very definition of the word mensch. For more than three years, he fought glioblastoma brain cancer like a warrior, with courage and an iron will to live. His loss is immense for all who knew him and loved him. Eric, Dad, Papa E— you were the best. We will love you and miss you forever. May your memory always be a blessing. Services for Eric were held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and led by Rabbi Shira Wallach of Congregation Shearith Israel. To honor his memory, donations may be made to Congregation Shearith Israel or Operation Kindness. The family would like to thank Eric’s caregivers for the last three years, along with Doctors Youseff and Patel, Jolene and Rachel, and the entire team at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The family would also like to thank Eric’s long-time Doctors Zik, Vas, Vasquez, and Siddiqui, and long-time caretakers Angela, Isi, and Liza. A very special thank you to Drs. Mitchell for their love and guidance throughout this journey.