Carol Erickson

Carol Erickson obituary, Elk River, MN

Carol Erickson

Carol Erickson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2014.
Erickson, Carol age 70, of Elk River, passed away surrounded by family and friends on January 15, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Eric, parents, Clarence and Lucille Reiter and brother-in-law, James Skaja. Carol retired in 2009 after 43 years of teaching in the Elk River Area School District. Carol also taught in the Masters education program at St Mary's University. She was also a founding member of Rivers of Hope. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, teacher, mentor and friend to many. Survived by daughter, Holly; son, Kirk and grandchildren, Jaron, Vrydon and Trayton. Also survived by her brothers and sisters, Dave (Carol) Reiter, Linda (Rick) Handke, Bonnie Skaja, Barb (Bruce) Willie, Doug (Ceal) Reiter, Jackie (Dave) DeRosier and also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm at Dare's Funeral Home in Elk River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 pm Wednesday at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Elk River. Interment St. Andrews Cemetery. Dares Funeral Home 763-441-1212 www.DaresFuneralHome.com

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January 21, 2014

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January 20, 2014

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Greg Heinecke

January 21, 2014

I was fortunate enough to work with Carol for a couple years at Elk River High School. What a gift! I still marvel at all the lives she touched as her students began their high school experiences. It is not flowery to say that she helped create the Elk River community!

January 20, 2014

My heart and thoughts are with you during this time of grief and celebration of a well-lived life. Please know you are not alone in remembering a wonder person and educator who meant so much to so many.
Erin Talley

Tricia Sanford

January 20, 2014

Carol was such a gift to our schools, our community, and to her family. Her legacy lives on in all the lives she touched. I am one of many who will always be grateful for the time I spent with her.

Lorraine O'Reilly

January 19, 2014

Holly & Family,

Holly you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Sending hugs to you and your family! If you need anything I am here for you!

Dave and Gloria Eisenschenk

January 19, 2014

Our sympathy to all of the Reiters, and friends of Carol.

Heidi Wold

January 19, 2014

Holly & Family-
We're so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Heidi & Olivia

Cara Rule

January 19, 2014

Holly, Kirk and family,

Thinking of you guys every day. I am so sorry you are going through this difficult time. I am grateful to have have had the opportunity to have nearly 4 decades of great memories with you, your mother and dad. Whatever you need, I am right here...

Mary Kay Windels

January 19, 2014

Carol and I were friends since the first day of high school and she was a great friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

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