Obituary of Russell G. Erickson

Erickson, Russell G. Age 90, of Apple Valley, passed away Tues., January 13th. Born July 8th, 1924. Preceded in death by his parents. He worked for the Rock Island Railroad and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Marine radar man 3rd Class on board the USS Saratoga CV-3 and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was a wonderful husband married 67 years, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Betty; brothers, Robert, Glenn; sister, Ihla Hansen; son, Donald; daughter, Cheryl (Mark) Eggan; grandchildren, Lisa (Shann) Hurst, Christina Eggan-Buck; great-grandchildren, Noah, Alexa, Jaden, Lily, Samantha, and Gabriella. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, January 20 at the Cremation Society of MN, located at 7110 France Ave S., Edina. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 am and luncheon after. Interment will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 11:30 am Fort Snelling Cemetery.