George Erickson, Jr.

Erickson, George Jr. STOUGHTON/MESA, ARIZ.-George Erickson Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Arizona surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 12, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born on the Erickson farm on July 26, 1934, in the town of Pleasant Springs, the son of Marlin and George Erickson, Sr. He spent more than 50 years in the asphalt paving business. George worked for Ryan, Schultz & Dahl as a general superintendent and later owned and operated his own company, Erickson Paving. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion, and a 47-year member of the Masonic Lodge of Wisconsin. George served in the US Army from 1956 until 1958. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; son, Brian (Diane); two daughters, Susan (Bob) Kind and Brenda (Tony) Adams; one stepson, Mike (Becky) Landreth; and brother Roger (Sharon). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a large extended family in Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cynthia Maria; nine brothers; and one stepson, Larry Landreth. George will be remembered for his love of life, family and his never-ending commitment to helping others no matter what their need. His contagious smile and quick wit will be missed and remembered by all. A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy 51 at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday, March 21, 2015. His remains will be interred at the Phoenix Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials will be made to Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert Arizona in George’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson (608)873-4590