DONALD MORTON ERICKSON

Donald M. Erickson, 75, of Cloquet, passed away Sunday, Sept. v

He was born Sept. 10, 1937 in Cloquet to John E. and Inga H. (Jokela) Erickson.

Donald served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman.

He was united in marriage to MaryAnn Novacinski on March 28, 1959 in Carlton.

Donald retired from the Potlatch Corp. as a pipefitter and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club and the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 of Cloquet. He enjoyed gardening, baking (especially his breads and rolls) and was a great husband, fabulous dad, and wonderful grandfather.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Edward, Sidney and John.

He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn; one son, Loren (Tracy) Erickson; three daughters, Ronda (Jeff Wehr) Erickson, Roxann (Dick) Burtness, and Renee Erickson; five grandchildren, Josh (Ashley), Rylee, Bronson, River, and Spencer; one great-grandson, Jaxon; one brother, Lynn (Sharon) Erickson; one sister, Mavis (Bill) Keller; and numerous nieces and nephews.

PRIVATE FAMILY GATHERING: will be held at Nelson Funeral Care. See the family online guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net

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