Donald E. Erickson

Donny was born September 3, 1937 to Emil and Thora Zachariason Erickson in Eglon Township. He grew up and attended country school in Eglon Township.At the age of 12 he began hauling can milk for area farmers. In 1955 he joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a jet mechanic on the aircraft carrier, Intrepid. He was honorable discharged in 1959. On August 19, 1961 he married Judy Knutson in Hawley, MN. Together they had four children. After marriage he worked as a dairy farmer, milk truck driver and mechanic at several area businesses, the last being Driveway Service. He is best described as a generous man with a large heart who would help anyone in need. His biggest passions in life were his work, children and mostly his wife, Judy.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy Erickson of Audubon, MN; son, Brian Naz Erickson of San Francisco, CA; daughters, Barb Lowell Grubb, Brenda Steve Walz, and Becky Joel Hemze, all of Audubon, MN, brother, Wayne Erickson; sisters, Delores Arvid Rosing and Gail Laney, all of Audubon, MN; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.We love and are so proud of you. You will be missed beyond words.