Edwin W. “Ed” Erickson, age 59, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at The Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn.
Edwin Wayne Erickson was born May 27, 1957 in Rochester, Minn., to Edwin and Laura (Higgins) Erickson. He attended school in Chatfield and Spring Valley through the eighth grade and was united in marriage to Paula Fister on June 16, 1978 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester and together had five children: Hesper, James, Chad, Matt and Michael. They were later divorced but continued to be friends over the years. Ed ran Empire Gas in Zumbro Falls, Minn., for several years before attending Truck Driving School in Wisconsin. After his schooling, he was an over-the-road trucker for many years. He later drove school bus and eventually drove charter bus for Strain Bus Tours, and he also drove for Semcac. Other than driving, Ed enjoyed fishing, a good western, casino trips, fixing cars, spending time with his friends, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children: Hesper (Matt Steffen) Erickson of Dover, Minn.; James (Alicia Schuette) Erickson of Jacksonville, Fla.; Chad (Katie Stafford) Erickson of Rochester, Matt (Miranda Garness) Erickson of Brownsdale, and Michael (Beth Andring) Erickson of Pine Island; five grandchildren, and siblings Dean Raveille, Patricia Erickson, Sherri Erickson, Phillip Erickson and Charles Erickson. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Rev. Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.