Harold Wesley Ericksen
September 15, 1928 - September 15, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Harold W. “Hal” Ericksen passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Madison. He was born on Sept. 15, 1928, on a farm near Denmark, Wis. Hal attended Denmark High School and the UW-Madison, where he graduated with a BBA and was a member of Beta Alpha Psi. Following his military service in Germany during the Korean War, he received his MBA from UW-Madison and passed the CPA examination. Hal worked at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for 35 years, serving the last 18 years as Director of the Audit Bureau. He had belonged to the Accounting and Management Association and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church where he served as the treasurer and head usher for a number of years.
Hal married Ellynn Kjeldsen in 1955. He is survived by Ellynn; children, Peter (Anne) of DePere, Lori (Steve) Feiner of Madison and Marc (Amy) of St. Michael, Minn.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and three brothers.
Private family services have been held. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Barbara Ebert
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Hal was my neighbor when I was a child. He was a wonderful man who was devoted to his family and had one of the nicest looking houses on the block! I celebrate with his family the life of such a fine person. He will be missed by all.
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Barbara Ebert
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Condolences to the family. You were all blessed to have such a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather in your lives. Virginia Pophal
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Harold Ericksen. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on October 10, 2015.
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Vicki Siekert
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Hal was my boss for several years and my colleague for many more. He was a super gentleman, a very thoughtful boss and had a sly sense of humor. He will be missed.
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Stan Fosdal
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Our condolences to Ellynn and family. Stan worked with Hal for many years at DOR and will always think of Hal with great respect as a dedicated public servant and a friend. Our thoughts are with you. Stan & Sandy Fosdal
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Karen Verhagen
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Our deepest sympathies to the family. Hal was such a nice man and so strong in his faith! The email that Jeff wrote and Jeff's response to Hal was so touching. Dick and Karen Verhagen