Photo courtesy of Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home-Oelwein
Jul 2, 1953 - Jan 13, 2018 (Age 64)
Erickson family, my parents told me of Ed's passing. I remember Ed working at the Coop and his smile. Laury, thinking of you especially, as I knew you the most (we played basketball together in high school). Praying for you all, that God would be a comforting presence in your lives during this very difficult time. April (Lockard) Willson
April Willson
January 22, 2018 | Sheridan, WY
Lois, I'm so sorry to read of Ed's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cousin Bernice
January 18, 2018
Sorry for your loss Lois. My thoughts will be with you and your family during this time. Barb Rigdon
January 18, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. May the family have peace and strength from Almighty God during this time.
Porter
January 17, 2018
Lois & Family,So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Many memories of his smile,laughter and kindness. Your family is in our thought and prayers. Prayers & Hugs Jim & Sandy Davis
Sandy Davis
January 16, 2018 | Oxford, IA
Thinking of you, sending our support and prayers to you and all the family.
Leo/Joan Steffen
January 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss Lois and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Sue Jensen
January 16, 2018
Oh, dear Lois, So sad to hear of Ed's passing. He was always so kind and had a twinkle in his eye and a grin on his face. I think the twinkle was from heaven, as Ed lived a life of love and faith with you. Blessings to you and your family. Thank God there is a much, much better place. Praying for you at this difficult time.
January 15, 2018
We send you our sympathy and prayers.
Chet & Fran Rosauer
January 15, 2018 | Coralville, IA
Edwin C. “Ed” Erickson, Jr., 64, of Maynard, Iowa passed away on Saturday morning, January 13, 2018 with his family at his side at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate, Iowa with Rev. Herbert C. Mueller, III., officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.
Interment: St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Westgate, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the Maynard Fire Department, St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Hillcrest Home.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
Edwin Clifford Erickson, Jr. was born July 2, 1953 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa the son of Edwin Clifford and Charlotte Erna (Schrader) Erickson. He was baptized August 9, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, by the Rev. H. E. Dieter and was confirmed on March 19, 1967 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maynard, by the Rev. Arnold Thalacker. On November 4, 1972, Ed was united in marriage to Lois Elaine Gordon at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate, by the Rev. Lloyd Bickel. Ed and Lois were blessed with a daughter, Laury, and a son, Mykel.
Ed attended and graduated from West Central High School, Maynard, in 1972. He began working at the Maynard Cooperative (now Viafield) in June 1972 and was still employed by them. He did several different jobs while employed at the Coop, but mainly was a semi-tractor trailer driver for the majority of his years. In 1974, Ed was recruited to join the Maynard Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and was proud to still be a member of the department.
Ed was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved spending as much time as he could with them and that became one of his favorite things to do. Ed was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Westgate and the Maynard Fire Department. He also enjoyed riding around in his 1988 Corvette, keeping his vehicles and semi clean, yardwork, and making people laugh and smile.
Ed is survived by his wife: Lois Erickson of Maynard;
Daughter: Laury (Rick) Shonka of Oelwein;
Son: Mykel (Ashley) Erickson of Ely;
4 Grandchildren: Kaelyn and Kasen Erickson & Lincoln and Madison Shonka;
2 Brothers: Thomas (Judy) Erickson of Independence &
Harry (Diane) Erickson of Elkader;
3 sisters: Caroline (Roger) Frederick of Marion,
Charlene (Robert) Fairchild of Altoona &
Jetty Mae Larson of Decorah;
Brother-in-law: Lyle (Julie) Gordon of Westgate;
2 Sisters-in-law: Cleo Erickson of St. James, Minnesota &
Cathie Gordon of Independence;
and many nieces and nephews who loved their uncle Ed.
Ed was preceded in death by his father; mother; brother: John Erickson; sister: Mary Shimek; parents-in-law: Donald and Irma Gordon; 3 brothers-in-law: Jimmy Shimek, Russel Larson and Larry Gordon; 2 nephews: Paul Erickson and Scott Gordon.
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