Service Details
His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 1st, at 5:30 p.m. with Pastor Darien Bowers officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate that memorials be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53295.
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Theodore F. Erickson, 83, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center, Milwaukee, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Racine on October 22, 1935, the son of the late Theodore E. and Lela (nee: Hooten) Erickson.
Ted was a graduate of Washington Park High School, Class of 1953. He was united in marriage to Karen Marie Tyree on June 16, 1956 here in Racine. Ted served his country for 9 years with the Wisconsin Army National Guard Red Arrow Division including a tour of active duty at Fort Lewis, WA during the Berlin Crisis. After his return to Racine, he worked for his father and ultimately purchased the family business, Erickson Decorating. He also owned and operated his own retail store, Erickson’s Paint in West Racine.
Ted was a member of the Harbor Lite Yacht Club, where he served as Commodore for 3 years. He was President of Local Chapter, State Council, and President of the Southeastern Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. He was also President of the West Racine Businessmen’s Association. After retiring the Ericksons moved to Naples, FL, where he worked for Wal-Mart for an additional 15 years. Ted enjoyed golfing, road trips with Karen, and dinners out.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 63 years, Karen; their children, Timothy (Teresa) Erickson, Darlene (Jeff) Lotz, and Michael (Jill) Erickson, all of Racine; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, John Homes, Jeffrey Tyree, and Robert Tyree; and sister-in-law, Patsy Hunnicutt. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents Ted was preceded in death by his three sisters, Dolores (Rev. James) Draper, June Homes, Darlene (Marion) Smolen, and his granddaughter Hannah Grace Erickson.
Elaine says
My deepest condolences to the Erickson Family on the lost of your dear loved one may you find comfort in knowing that God is close to the broken hearted, he saves those who are crushed in spirit and he comforts those in times of sorrow (Psalm 34:18)
Tom and Sandy Seitz says
Omygosh! From so long ago, memories of Ted, Karen, Timmy and Darlene come flooding back when we ALL went to the State of Washington in about 1961 because of the National Guard. Timmy was a stinker and Darlene was just a baby — living in the confines of “Anita’s rentals”. Then many years later, in business, we sometimes worked with Erickson’s Decorating in our own General Construction business. So many years ago —— but the good memories of our fun in the State of Washington during an entire year of living within a courtyard of each other came flooding back. Married for 63 years ! Karen — that’s wonderful! Tom and I are sorry for your loss!!!!
Jane Leonhardt and Doug Olivero says
Mike and Jill and family, thinking of you as you celebrate the life of your dad/grandpa. Hugs and prayers from Doug and I.