Richard Charles 'Dick' Erickson was born in Valders WI, on November 27, 1931, to father Raymond Erickson and mother Frances (McNamara) Erickson.
His work ethic and desire to take care of his family and community were driven by his years of service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also proudly devoted 39 years of his life working at Rahr Malting Co. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 2 in Shakopee. He was a lifetime member of the Shakopee Lions Club, serving 55 years, and a member of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a long-time high school and college basketball and football official.
Dick is survived by his daughters, Jan (Bob) Jirik, Jill (Richard) Buresh, Jane (Mitch) Linder; son, Tom (Catherine) Erickson; ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; sister, Louise (Paul) Blashka; sister-in-law, Alice (Doug) Brennan.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Raymond and Frances; and brother, Gerald.
His work ethic and desire to take care of his family and community were driven by his years of service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also proudly devoted 39 years of his life working at Rahr Malting Co. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 2 in Shakopee. He was a lifetime member of the Shakopee Lions Club, serving 55 years, and a member of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a long-time high school and college basketball and football official.
Dick is survived by his daughters, Jan (Bob) Jirik, Jill (Richard) Buresh, Jane (Mitch) Linder; son, Tom (Catherine) Erickson; ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; sister, Louise (Paul) Blashka; sister-in-law, Alice (Doug) Brennan.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Raymond and Frances; and brother, Gerald.
Richard Charles 'Dick' Erickson was born in Valders WI, on November 27, 1931, to father Raymond Erickson and mother Frances (McNamara) Erickson.
His work ethic and desire to take care of his family and community were driven by his years of service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also proudly devoted 39 years of his life working at Rahr Malting Co. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 2 in Shakopee. He was a lifetime member of the Shakopee Lions Club, serving 55 years, and a member of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a long-time high school and college basketball and football official.
Dick is survived by his daughters, Jan (Bob) Jirik, Jill (Richard) Buresh, Jane (Mitch) Linder; son, Tom (Catherine) Erickson; ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; sister, Louise (Paul) Blashka; sister-in-law, Alice (Doug) Brennan.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Raymond and Frances; and brother, Gerald.
His work ethic and desire to take care of his family and community were driven by his years of service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also proudly devoted 39 years of his life working at Rahr Malting Co. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 2 in Shakopee. He was a lifetime member of the Shakopee Lions Club, serving 55 years, and a member of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a long-time high school and college basketball and football official.
Dick is survived by his daughters, Jan (Bob) Jirik, Jill (Richard) Buresh, Jane (Mitch) Linder; son, Tom (Catherine) Erickson; ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; sister, Louise (Paul) Blashka; sister-in-law, Alice (Doug) Brennan.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Raymond and Frances; and brother, Gerald.
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