Erik Shane Dedrickson

Erik Shane Dedrickson obituary, Manhattan, KS

Erik Shane Dedrickson

Erik Dedrickson Obituary

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Erik Shane Dedrickson, 31, of Manhattan passed away Monday, November 7th, at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital. He worked as a EDS Operator at NBAF USDA/ARS, and worked at Caterpillar in Wamego as a night supervisor.
Erik was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 12, 1991, the son of B. Joe and Karla Jean (Mahanay) Dedrickson, of Wamego, Erik graduated from Woodstock GA; he received and associate degree from: Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta, GA;
Erik is also survived by his parents and three sisters, Amanda Ware, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Amy Larson, of Wamego; Erin Dedrickson, of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Ryan Dedrickson and sister-in-law Suzanne Bielefeld, of Johns Island, SC. He is also survived by nieces, Bailee Larson, KC, KS; Laya Ware, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Nephew: Grant Larson; Wamego; Robert Ware, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Miles Ware; Rancho Cucamonga, CA; his aunts, uncles and cousins; also surviving is his grandmother Mary Simmons and his grandfather Neal Simmons "Papa". Erick is preceded in death by his grandparents: Martin J. & Ruthella Dedrickson; grandfather, Gene Mahanay; brother, Dustin Dedricklson
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 12th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation.
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Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation

1317 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502

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