Rudolph Eric Holst, a resident of Pembroke Pines, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 9, 2018, at the young age of 37. Eric was born in North Miami, Florida, to Rudolph Norman Holst and Cheryl Knapp. Eric was a devoted husband to his wife Ashley, and father to his sons William-6, Ryan-5 and Landon-2. He is also survived by his sister, Chandra A. Holst-Maldonado and her husband Juan; step-father, Kurt P. Knapp and many family members and friends. He was a dedicated servant to the community, having served as a Police Officer for the North Miami Police Department for over 13 years. Eric was also a man of faith. He dedicated his musical talents at both Annunciation Catholic Church in West Park, and most recently at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Southwest Ranches. Eric was a caring, devoted, and giving person. His death is felt by all his family and friends, as well as the many that were touched by his devotion and life of service. Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 15, 2018, from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a tribute to his life starting at 7:00 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, followed by burial at Hollywood Memorial Gardens Cemetery north. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made in Eric’s memory to The St. Mark Security Fund, 5601 South Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches, FL 33330.