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Herbert Alfred Ericksen
SPRINGFIELD - Herbert Alfred Ericksen, 87, of Springfield passed away on November 3, 2012, at Regency Nursing Home. He was born October 1, 1925, in Chicago, IL, the son of Alfred and Anna Maria (Johanson) Ericksen. He married Ruth Sjoberg on November 27, 1946; she preceded him in death in 1991.
Herb is survived by three daughters, Dawn (Gary) Staley of Chatham, Jill Turley and Stacey (Jim) Klein, both of Springfield; one son, Craig (Lucie) Ericksen of Berkeley, CA; 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Herb joined the Army Air Corp after graduating from Schurz High School, Chicago, and trained at the end of World War II. He remained in the US Air Force Reserves and served as a pilot in the Korean War with the 437th Troop Carrier Wing.
After graduating from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a degree in Engineering, Herb worked at Illinois Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1985. He and his family moved many times living in Chicago, Waukegan, Skokie, Decatur, Springfield (3 times), Joliet, New Jersey, and Galena. He was a member of the Ansar Shrine, Springfield, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Springfield, and a member of the Abe Lincoln High Twelve Club.
Herb was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Springfield, and was also active in the AT&T Pioneers, Sons of Norway, Military History Education Group and Springfield Civil War Roundtable. He also volunteered with the National Ski Patrol. Herb enjoyed skiing, traveling, playing poker, and watching his grandchildren play sports.
His cremated remains will be interred at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Elmhurst, IL, following a family memorial service at a later date. Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Springfield.
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Shelby Grace Ericksen Klein
November 12, 2012
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true. "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
"Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"
1 Corinthians 15:44
Bob & Judy Iutzwig
November 6, 2012
We are sorry to learn of the passing of a former friend and good neighbor. Blessings to his family.
Pam Iutzwig-Bollinger
November 6, 2012
To the Ericksen Family
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I have many fond memories of your Dad (and Mom) from our time as neighbors in Chatham. Many Hugs and Prayers to you and yours.
mitch and gina Rotman
November 5, 2012
Herb always was very pleasant and interesting to talk to.Will be missed at the family gatherings.Our deepest sympathy to a beautiful family.
Dan Rourke
November 5, 2012
Jill,Dawn and family. Sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a great man.
Tom & Geri Kirkbride
November 5, 2012
What a privilege to have known Mr Ericksen! He was a wonderful man and always had kind words. I especially enjoyed visiting with him at the July events at the lake. Blessings to his beautiful family~
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