Obit: Erikson, David L. #2 (1947 - 2010)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt

Email: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Erikson, Erdman, Foerster, Frane, Holtzheimer, Kalson, Potts, Schmidt, Schmutzler, Schoelzel, Schwantes

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wisconsin) Wednesday, July 28, 2010, page 13

Erikson, David L. #2 (June 17, 1947 - July 24, 2010)

David L. Erikson, 63, Spencer, entered eternal life Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Palliative Care Unit of St Joseph’s Hospital with his family at his side.  

Mr. Erikson was born June 17, 1947, in Marshfield the son of Bror and Ella (Schmidt) Erikson. He was a graduate of Colby High School and continued his education at Mid-State Technical Institute.

On April 15, 1967 in Hartford, Dave was united in marriage to the former Mary Jane Frane.
Mr. Erikson was employed as a Millwright at Marshfield Door until June of 2009 when because of health issues, he was no longer able to work.

Dave’s faith and family were central in his life. He especially cherished the time he could spend with his grandchildren.

He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church.    

           
Dave was an avid Packer fan and golf was his passion.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Mary Jane Erikson, Spencer; daughters, Waunda (David) Holtzheimer, Manitowoc, and Brenda (Greg) Potts, Freedom; grandchildren, Tyler (Dana) Holtzheimer, Kelsie Holtzheimer and Rachel Potts. Brothers, Duane (Anita) Erikson, Genoa City, Jerry (Nancy) Erikson, Richmond, Ill., Ken (Gerri) Erikson, Withee; and sisters, Shirley (Galen) Erdman, Curtiss and Mary Ann (Jim) Foerster, Elgin, Ill., further survive Dave.

A sister, Jan Kalson; and brothers, Donnie and Allen preceded Dave in death.

Dave’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness they have received during his illness. You will never know how much of a blessing you have been to our family.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencer. Carla Schwantes will serve as organist, with David’s grandchildren Tyler and Kelsie Holtzheimer to perform a special musical selection. Burial will be in the North Spencer Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Erikson, Darrell Erikson, Brian Erikson, Scott Erdman, Woody Schmutzler and Don Schoelzel. A time of visitation will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home, Spencer and one hour prior to service time at the church on Wednesday.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com