Arnold C Erickson

Arnold C. Erickson, 73 of Stoddard, Wi., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home due to natural causes.  He was born in Viroqua, Wi. on October 10, 1943 to Ernest and Doris (Thurin) Erickson.  On May 6, 1967 he married Cynthia J. Johnson in Viroqua.  She preceded him in death on June 13, 2014.

Arnold had proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Stoddard American Legion Post 315. Arnie was a dedicated member of the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department for 25 plus years. He was a founding member of the first responders team. Arnie worked at G. Heileman which evolved to City Brewery until his retirement of which he was an avid supporter. He was a loving friend, husband, devoted father, Grandpa, & BaPa.

Arnie showed us all his love and appreciation for the outdoors through camping, gardening, hunting, fishing, canoeing, Lutefisk & Lefse making through his Euchre card tricking Norske ways. Arnie is survived by his beloved furry friend “Molly”, his firstborn son Keith (Dawn) Erickson and their children; Jessica, James, Jazmen, Jeramey and Great Grandchildren; Danny, Heaven, and Gracey; his Second Son Karl Erickson and Granddaughter Jacee. His daughter Brenda (Jesse) Ray; Grandson Luke and Granddaughter Savanna. He is further survived by many other loving extended family members.

He was loving of all his caring brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. We will miss his wisdom, humor, & steadfast ways.  The family would like to extend their gratitude to Renee, the first responders, the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department and the American Legion for their support and kindness. As Arnie would give us all a “thumbs up” and say “UFFDA”. Much love and kindness to all.

Entombment services with Military honors provided by the Stoddard American Legion will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Mausoleum chapel at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park; town of Shelby.  Following the entombment, Friends and family are invited to gather at the Stoddard American Legion for a time of sharing and celebration to honor his life.

The Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation services La Crosse chapel is assisting the family.