John A. Erickson, age 65 of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed Sat, May 26 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family.
John Arnold Erickson was born March 24, 1953, in Harmony, to Arnold and Nellie (Hahn) Erickson. In 1974 he graduated from Lanesboro Special Education class.
John’s mother Nelly was instrumental in founding the Fillmore County DAC, so it only made sense that John started working at the Fillmore County DAC after graduation, working with job crews in the community at first and then later shredding paper and drinking coffee. After moving to Winona, John attended the Benedictine Center where he enjoyed socializing with peers.
John was a member of Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony and had been attending St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Winona since moving to Winona.
John’s faith was important to him and looked forward to attending church each week.
John enjoyed listening and singing along to Elvis songs, especially (Let me be your) “Teddy Bear.” John was an avid Vikings and Twins fans, frequently attending games and joyfully cheering them on. John was especially fond of his stuffed monkey, George, given to him by his mother, Nelly.
John moved into a Cardinal of Minnesota home in Harmony in 2000 and later moved to a Cardinal home in Winona in 2015. Throughout the years, John had numerous housemates who provided him friendships.
John enjoyed seeing his cousins and spending time with them, especially during the holidays.
John is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins, he is preceded in death by his parents.
John will be missed by all those who knew him.
Heather Kelahan says
I have many memories of Johnny and Laurie Marie Every together. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to the family that has lost him. God bless.