Erik Einar Casper April 25, 1958 July 9, 2021

Miami, Florida - Erik Einar Casper passed away suddenly but peacefully at the age of 63.

Erik, a Florida native grew up on Key Biscayne and graduated from Coral Gables High School. He was greatly drawn to computers and worked on them whenever he had a chance. He was employed by NOAA in their computer department when he was still in High School.

Shortly after graduation the adventure that changed him unfolded. He and two friends found a schooner named Stargate, a ship that had been discovered wrecked on an African beach. They restored her and plotted their voyage to Boston to participate in a historical Tall Ships celebration in Boston Harbor. The first night they experienced a raging storm at sea. Erik found himself high on the mast, swaying perilously, tending to the sails. He never forgot the terror of that night. They successfully reached Boston and joyously participated in the memorable festivities.

Erik is survived by his mother, Evelyn Casper, sister Corinne Brown (Willard), nephew Christopher Brown (Christiana) and their two sons, Garrett and Isaac, and longtime special friend Lori Dick. He was predeceased by his father, Norman Louis Casper.

A celebration of Erik’s Life will be held in Key West at Unity of the Keys church at 2:00PM on Saturday, August 7, 2021 with Rev. Daybree Thoms officiating.

The family requests that in place of flowers, donations be made to Unity of the Keys.