Eric Stotler

Eric Stotler

Suicide Honored
End of Watch December 27, 2020
Age 56
The Vigil Panel 174 ›
Gender Male

Biography

Corporal Eric Stotler had dedicated 33 years of his life to being a Law Enforcement Officer when he medically retired in 2019. He was an incredible officer and this retirement was difficult for him. He was a tough man, a loyal man, and would be the first one to run towards a fight in order to help others. In addition to being a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer, Corporal Eric Stotler was also a loving father and an even better grandfather to his five granddaughters. During his free time, he enjoyed spending time with all of his family, hunting, and golfing. He even made his children golf clubs so that he could teach them to play one of his favorite games. He was a good man, a hero to many, and is missed dearly by his loved ones.

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Last updated
July 23, 2026

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Tributes

Officer Eric Stotler served with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Location LA
Platform Identity jcsoso.jefferson.la.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch December 27, 2020
Age 56
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Suicide

Eric Stotler is one of 256 officers honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job across the full record of this memorial — 0.8% of all 32,508 officers honored here.

In LA, 2 of 595 officers were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 0.3% of this state's fallen.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
1
of 1 officers
100% Suicide
LA — Statewide
2
of 595 officers
0.3% Suicide
Nationwide
256
of 32,508 officers
0.8% Suicide

National Cause Distribution

How Suicide compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Eric Stotler's cause is highlighted.

Felonious
17,623 (54.2%)
Accident
10,088 (31%)
Illness
2,974 (9.1%)
Cardiac
1,306 (4%)
Undetermined
260 (0.8%)
Suicide
256 (0.8%)
vehicular
1 (0%)

How Eric Stotler Compares

Age at End of Watch
56
This officer
Avg for Suicide: 41.7 years

When Suicide Deaths Occur

Monthly distribution of Suicide deaths across the full memorial record. Eric Stotler is highlighted in Dec.

Jan
24
Feb
22
Mar
15
Apr
18
May
30
Jun
28
Jul
18
Aug
15
Sep
21
Oct
24
Nov
21
Dec
18