Clyde Erickson

1934 - 2026

Clyde Erickson

March 5, 1934 - January 22, 2026

Clyde H. Erickson, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.

Clyde was born March 5, 1934 in Nashwauk, MN, the son of Andrew and Elna (Maki) Erickson.

On June 15, 1956, Clyde married Margaret Petroske in Kennewick, WA. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.

Clyde served as Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army for 20 years from March 1956 until March of 1976 and then worked at Amoco Foam Product Company. He was a member of the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council, and was a lifetime member in the V.F.W. Post #1038, American Legion Post #77, Military Order of the Cootie, Past Post Commander, Military Officers Association and St. Charles Church.

Clyde is survived by five sons: Steven (Lynn) of Naperville, IL, David (Kristi) and Scott (Marlo) both of Eau Claire, Mark (Barb) of Chippewa Falls and Jon (Judy Peck) of Bloomer; his companion, Clarice Berg; 14 grandchildren: Chelsea, Andrew, Luke, Kelli, Dylan, Lauren, Ethan, Adam, Austin, Megan, Emily, Abigail, Alexander and Jeremiah; and two great grandchildren, Riggs Erickson and Liam Griffin.

Clyde was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret on September 1, 2014; his parents; and two brothers, David and Fred Erickson.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, January 30 at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls. Rev. Timothy Oudenhoven will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in Prairie View Cemetery in the village of Lake Hallie. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at Noon on Friday, January 30 at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the V.F.W. Post #1038.

Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.horanfuneralhome.com