This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17121/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - July 31, 2009 Deceased Name: ERICKSON, Clifford R. ERICKSON, Clifford R., 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 29, 2009. Cliff was born Christmas day 1921, in Richland, S.D. He was pre- deceased by his parents, Maurice and Blanche Lyons Erickson; and siblings, Kenneth Tucker, Helen Swoyer and Gladys Fornia. Cliff's first wife, Dorothea Gay, passed away in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Millie; and his children, Gay Lynn Strub (Craig) of Marcus, Iowa and Ronald Lee Erickson of Shawano, Wis. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Erica, Eridy and Neil; two great grandchildren, Allison and Deanna; stepchildren, Rita Menendez and Dennis Mones; and step- grandchildren, Heather Menendez and Matthew Mones. Cliff was honorably discharged from the U. S. Coast Guard in 1946 and went on to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa under the G. I. bill and graduated with a business degree. Cliff retired after 32 years as a financial advisor and district manager for I.D.S. Financial Services. He was a loyal fan of his beloved Green Bay Packers (Go Pack), an avid golfer and member of Temple! Terrace Golf & Country Club. He was a real gentleman on and off the golf course and boasted 4 hole-in-ones. He was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital for several years and enjoyed every minute of it. Cliff will be laid to rest in Sioux City, Iowa, in the family plot at Graceland Cemetery. Local services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, Fla. A celebration of life with family and friends to follow in the Heritage Hall. "Our thanks to our hospice angels Nandy Singh and Cheryl Riggins." In lieu of flowers, please make donations to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609. BLOUNT, CURRY & ROEL FUNERAL Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.