Thomas J. Erickson Jr., 67, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital-Milwaukee on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born in Racine on January 30, 1953 the son of the late Thomas J. and Gloria J. (nee: Foley) Erickson.

After graduating high school, Tom, served his country with the United States Air Force. He was a longtime employee of Nelson Electric, and K-Mart. Tom enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, and was an avid reader.

Surviving are his two sisters, Kathleen (Bob) Wenzloff, of West Allis, and Susanne (Gary) Friedrich, of Mt. Pleasant; and brother, Don Erickson, of Oak Creek. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and his cat, Callie also survive him. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael, David, and Daniel.

Service Details

Interment, with full military honors, will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, on Monday, October 26 ^th at 1:00 p.m. in the outside committal pavillion.

Memorial Suggestions

The family has suggested memorials to the Wisconsin Humane Society-Racine Campus or the charity of your choice.