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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel)- Minneapolis on Oct. 15, 2025.

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ERICKSON, Troy David, age 55, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Steve Erickson. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Susan Kay Erickson (Melbostad); sister, Stephanie Susan Erickson (Carsten Franke); son, Zach Nielsen (Katie Huber); nephews, Logan and Gavin Hyrkas; many relatives and good friends.
He spent his childhood in St. Louis, Missouri and came into his own when the family moved to Eden Prairie. He lived in Southwest Mpls, spent 5 years in the Catalina Islands, California, 5 years in Kansas, as he developed his professional skills as a Chef, while making friends wherever he went. He was an avid golfer, and a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. He had a favorite stable of cats in his life, Mumford, Penny "Bubble-butt", and Sushi "Baby-girl".
Celebration of Life 11am-1pm Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Brookview Golf Course, Bassett Creek Room - 316 Brookview Parkway South, Golden Valley, MN 55426
In lieu of flowers, visit your local, Chef owned restaurant in Chef Troy's memory.
Attire: Favorite Minnesota Sports team shirt, Golf attire or Chef Attire. Thanks,

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