Robert J. Erickson, 61, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at his home.
He was born Nov. 25, 1953, in LaPorte to John G. Sr. and Joan R. Erickson.
Robert was employed with Lewis Bakery for over 40 years and was a past member of the American Legion, LaPorte. He enjoyed coin collecting, working on cars, visiting pawn shops, getting good deals and bargains, and fishing. Mostly Robert enjoyed being outdoors. He had a love of animals, especially for his cat, Lucy. Robert was a simple, kindhearted person. He worked a lot but always loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and treated them as if they were his own children.
Surviving are his five sisters, Shirley (John) Million of LaPorte, Diana (Ron) Naccarato of Dunedin, FL, Susan (Jim) Hewitt of LaPorte, Patricia (Mark) Harper of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Sharon (Doug) Winn of LeHigh Acres, FL; one brother, Danny Erickson of LaPorte; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Carl.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Larry and John Jr. Erickson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Jeff Zigler officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1 p.m. until the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2852 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.