Donald Everett Erickson

Donald Everett Erickson obituary, Blooming Prairie, MN

Donald Everett Erickson

Donald Erickson Obituary

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Donald Everett Erickson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Donald was born on August 4, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois to Everett and Esther (Carlson) Erickson and attended TF South High School in Lansing, Illinois. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Donald was self-employed as an aviation mechanic in California and loved flying.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Esther Erickson; wife, Vickie (Green) Erickson; and sister-in-law, Amy Erickson. He is survived by his brothers, David Erickson and Robert (Kathie) Erickson; and sister, Ruth (Jerry) Williams.

No services will be held at this time. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes - Blooming Prairie

418 Highway Ave. S, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

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