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Gerald L. Erickson, 64, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte.
He was born Dec. 2, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, to Lester G. and Mary Lou (Mallette) Erickson.
Gerald was a graphic engineer at Liquid Packaging Solutions, Kingsbury, IN, for many years. He previously worked at Allis-Chalmers in LaPorte. He enjoyed racing, bowling, golfing, softball and canvas painting, and was a NASCAR fan.
Surviving are five children, Theresa Erickson of LaPorte, Scott Erickson of California, Vicky Sanders of Colorado, Candy (Joey) Venable of Hawaii and Becky of Virginia; one brother, Todd Erickson of La Crosse, WI; two sisters, Pat Stanfield and Dawn Verthien, both of La Crosse, WI; best friend and brother figure, Jeff (Michele) Pugh of LaPorte; and special friend and boss, Teresa Mago, on whom Gerald could always rely.
His parents preceded him in death.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at noon Saturday, March 28, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor James Bouslog officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the attention of Gerald L. Erickson Memorial Account, Centier Bank, 73 Pine Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
