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Personal note from Ken's Family

We'd like to extend our gratitude for all of your support, love, and kindness during this time. Ken will be dearly missed. We hope to see you at the visitation and funeral on Saturday, but there will also be a livestream option. You can find the livestream at https://youtu.be/81qfsxnVX9M

If you would like to send a sympathy card to Linnea, you can reach her at:
2030 North Ave, Apt 220
Northfield, MN 55057

If you have any questions, you can email his daughter Jill at:
mahrj@stolaf.edu

If you would like to send flowers to the visitation, we highly recommend Judy's Floral Design:
https://www.judysfreshflorald…

Obituary

Kenneth Warner Erickson, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Benedictine Living Community in Northfield, MN on September 3rd, 2022. His family was by his side. Ken is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 68 years, Linnea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner Erickson and Hilma Peterson. Ken leaves behind his children, Tim (Dinamarie) Erickson, Connie (Bob) Storck, Jill (Tim) Mahr and Ken J. Erickson, along with his …

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We are so very sorry for the pain of sorrow you are experiencing in the death of Ken! We know our words cannot ease you…
We are so very sorry for the pain of sorrow you are experiencing in the death of Ken! We know our w…
We are so very sorry for the pain of sorrow you are experiencing…

Linnea & family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He always had a smile & a good chuckle whenever I visited with…

Linnea & family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He always had a smile & a good chuckle whe…

Linnea & family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He alwa…

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What were Ken's favorite ways to spend free time?
Going fishing
Going fishing
Going fishing
What were Ken's favorite movies?
Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
What were Ken's favorite songs or musical artists?
"If I Were a Rich Man" from Fiddler on the Roof, Polka music
"If I Were a Rich Man" from Fiddler on the Roof, Polka music
"If I Were a Rich Man" from Fiddler on the Roof, Polka music
What were Ken's favorite drinks?
Coffee
Coffee
Coffee

Timeline

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Born

July 12th, 1932
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Graduated from high school

1950
Denfeld High School, North 44th Avenue West, Duluth, MN
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Started College

1951
Bethel University

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Northfield, MN, USA

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Kenneth "Ken" Erickson