John Wagner Erickson

So proud to call you my friend for over 50 years. The Island will not be the same without you there! So many fun times and wonderful memories. You enlightened me on so many things in life. I will miss you my dear West Harbor friend. With love, Colleen Murphy Miller

I knew John for seven and a half years. I always appreciated his wit and intelligence. He became a friend that I wanted to be around. I knew I could trust him being there for me, and I hope he felt the same way about me. I am just a few years younger than John so I just expected our friendship to go on for many years. I don’t understand it but God had another plan. Even though he is not around he will not be forgotten. I visited John a number of times in his last days. I tried my best to offer my strength and hope. I know he would do the same for me. I got a chance to meet some of John’s family. To them I wish you peace and serenity in this difficult time. Take care of one another. Love and peace, Rich D

Karin, Dave, and Jim; please accept my sympathy and condolences. The memories of John are too numerous to even begin to recount, and I won't. We all have them and they are all good. He and all of you will remain in my thoughts and prayers, always

It was a real shock to find out that John had passed away as he displayed such a will to live. I only knew him for a short time but he left a lasting impression with me. I graduated in 1960 from Park High in Racine which had a great rivalry with Horlick but also a common bond. He once mentioned visiting prisoners which I couldn't have imagined doing at the time? I have since thought about what a selfless way that is to show love for another human being. God works in mysterious ways and I think he may have been a messenger. Rest in peace John!

I served with John in the fellowship. His sense of humor always lighted the mood. And he preferred to remain stoic during large gatherings to listen and not question state reports that could at times become, arduous? The grin was good go to. God love yeah John. A fellow traveler; Steve Enters