Thief River Falls – Gerald “Jerry” Erickson, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls.
Gerald “Jerry” Erickson was born on January 17, 1959, the son of Gerald Wilmont and Blanche Erickson, at St. Paul. He attended Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Northland Community College and NDSU in Fargo, ND.
Jerry joined the US Army and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1982.
He was united in marriage to Michelle Geske in 1989.
Jerry worked at RV Sports, Spee-Dee Delivery, was a Police Jail Officer and worked at Digi-Key.
He enjoyed snowmobiling and fixing on them, motorcycling, racing, fishing, golfing, and spending time at the lake. Jerry played high school and college football and hockey. He was a member of the Snowdrifters club.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Kasey Erickson of Thief River Falls; ex-wife, Michelle Erickson of Thief River Falls; along with many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Gerald; grandparents, Oscar and Myrtle Erickson; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Visitation for Jerry will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with Reverend Mark Helgeland officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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