Harold "Harry" Dale Erickson
August 6, 1936 ~ April 8, 2022
Born of Christ & Clarice (Berry) Erickson in Burtrum, MN on August 6th 1936, drove his John Deere to Heaven on April 8, 2022.
Survived by loving wife, Linda; children, Jeff (Connie), Tom (Shareen), Dan (Robin), Lisa (Jamey), Denise (Bryan) Weis, David (Jennifer) Rands; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Audrey (Ken) Stevens, Norma (Howard Cary) Niemeyer; sisters-in-law, Annette, Shirley; brother-in-law, Jerry (Brita) Amundson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Preceded in death by parents, Christ & Clarice; brothers, Donald (Dona), Dean, Lloyd, Lamoine; granddaughter, Corrine; father & mother-in-law, Alex & Doris Amundson; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Judy) Amundson, Fred Tesch, John Niemeyer.
Harry grew up on the family dairy farm in Burtrum, MN and graduated from Grey Eagle High School. After graduation he moved to St. Paul where he met and married Carol Simons. They had four children, Jeff, Tom, Dan & Lisa. Later they moved to Linwood, MN. In 1998 he married Linda Amundson, who had two children, Denise & David. Harry retired from 3M after 32 years and also served 15+ years on the Linwood Volunteer Fire Department. Harry loved his family, his 1936 B. John Deere tractor, his concertina & his motorcycle. He also loved to travel, fishing, enjoying nature and the MN Twins & Vikings.
A celebration of Harry’s life 1 PM Friday, April 22nd with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment at Linwood Township Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed here: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1649646487177733
May you rest easy in grace and love. My sincere condolences to Linda and his family.
Thank you Kelly. You did so much for Harry and me. You have a heart as big as the sky.
I am sorry I was not able to physically be with you today, I did join virtually. I am so honored to have called Harry my friend. We had many tears from Harry’s friends at the Respite program Harry was always so happy when he was with us. Please reach out Linda in the coming days if you need us we are here for you. Love & Hugs L&P Respite group New Day.
With loving memories.
Uncle Harry, although I will miss you dearly, I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful birthday gift than you being free from your pain and rejoined with your many loved ones who preceded you. I will treasure memories of you. My condolences to Linda and their loved ones as well as his sisters. God Bless
Thank you Jackie.Much love to you and family.
Harold “Harry” You have left our lives, but you will NEVER leave our hearts!! We love you always.
Lisa and Rylie, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Harry was a great guy and father-figure. He will be missed but in our thoughts forever. Love you Harry!
Harry was a wonderful guy, he always worked hard on Big and Loud with determination. Harry was sometimes short on words, but he could always sing! He will be greatly missed Lisa N
Thank you Lisa. Harry’s eyes always lit up when I spoke to him about you. You had a special place in his heart.
Going to miss you Grandpa. Condolences to our family and his friends. Love, Chris, Leslie, Bailey, and Scott.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the whole family. Harry was a wonderful guy and I am forever grateful that he gave Linda a wonderful life of memories. Memories that will help her though this tough time. Love you Linda! Shirley & Arden Rux
Thank you so very much Shirley and Arden. I am so glad that you got to know Harry. We had some wonderful times together. I love you too. Linda