Jerold D. Erickson

Jerold D. Jerry Erickson, 62 of St. Ansgar died Sunday October 12, 2008 at his home in rural St. Ansgar. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday (October 16, 2008) at Major Erickson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Healey, Hospice of North Iowa Chaplain officiating. Upon Jerrys wishes he will be cremated after the service and inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Jerold D. Erickson memorial fund in care of the family.

Jerry was born in Tyler, MN on July 29, 1946. He grew up in and around Pipestone, MN. As a young adult he joined the army and served for a short time. After his time in the service, he moved to Mason City, IA and worked as a mechanic. Later he started work as a Conductor/Brakeman on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. On June 11, 1977 he was married to Rosalie Ann Sanborn of Mason City, IA. Together, they moved to Lake Crystal, MN, as part of Jerrys railroad work, and started a family of their own. They eventually moved back to Mason City, and after being injured on the job, Jerry then spent his time enjoying home life and his children. He could often be found gardening, hunting, fishing, and working with his dogs, as well as traveling in his Airstream trailer. He had a passion for NASCAR, and was an avid Earnhardt fan. With all of his children grown, he was able to look for and find the home in which he and Rosalie could enjoy their retirement years. Jerry died peacefully at home on October 12, 2008. He was often told that he had a big heart and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. He touched many lives, both near and far, and befriended countless people throughout his entire life. Jerry will surely be missed by too many to mention.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Erickson (Sanborn); four children, James A. Erickson and spouse, Mechelle Shelly D. Haley (Erickson) and spouse, Keith P. Erickson and spouse, and Kyle P. Erickson and spouse; his mother, Doris Wollmuth (Cornelson)of Pipestone MN; eight siblings, Connie Pompa & special friend Alan Brockberg of Pipestone, MN, Kathie (Joe) Miller of Pipestone, MN, Harold (Barb) Wulf of Ames, IA, Chuck (Wanda) Wulf of Mason City, IA, Sharon (Gary) Woitazewski of Slayton, MN, Karen (Harold) Blume of Pipestone, MN, and Lori (Brad) Delaney of Pipestone, MN; fifteen grandchildren, James and spouse, Katrina and spouse, Anne, JD, Trenton, Christofer, Hailie, Michael, Tyrell, Kylie, Shantel, Sierra, Miranda, Shayne and Logan; and four great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Wulf; his grandparents, Christofer and Crystal (Lund) Cornelson, and Julius and Katherine Wulf; two aunts; his daughter Katherine Pearl Erickson; his great granddaughter, Kathryne Elizabeth Perry; his wifes parents, Keith and Hazel Sanborn, and his nieces, Heather Sanborn and Jennifer Mogk;

Memorials:
Memorials may be directed to the Jerold D. Erickson memorial fund in care of the family.

Cemetery:
Upon Jerrys wishes he will be cremated after the service and Inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Service:
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday (October 16, 2008) at Major Erickson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Healey, Hospice of North Iowa Chaplain officiating.