Tarry Allan Erickson

Tarry Allan Erickson obituary, Hinsdale, IL

Tarry Allan Erickson

Tarry Erickson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale on Oct. 1, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Tarry Allan Erickson, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at home in Greensboro, Georgia. Tarry was a longtime former resident of Westchester, IL. Beloved husband of Lynne Erickson, nee Wilson; dear brother of Darlene Erickson; fond uncle of nine nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his loving parents Irene and William Erickson. Tarry graduated from Riverside Brookfield H.S, and the University of Illinois where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After college, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Tarry had a 52-year career with Ragnar Benson Inc. where he rose to Sr. Vice President of Business Development. He was a long-suffering fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Fighting Illini. Tarry enjoyed skiing, fishing, watercolor painting, reading, and all things aviation. He was an avid golfer at Oak Brook Golf Club, Village Greens, and Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Memorial Visitation, Friday, June 27th, 9:00 AM until time of Celebration of Life 10:30 AM at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521. If you are a golfer, wear your favorite golf outfit.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Evans Scholars are appreciated. 630-323-0275 or
www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Tarry, please visit our Tree Store.

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

Sign Tarry Erickson's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Make a Donation
in Tarry Erickson's name

How to support Tarry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Tarry Erickson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Tarry Erickson's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?