Morris “Morry” “Leif” Erickson
Service: Friday, Jan. 10 Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville
Morris “Morry” “Leif” Erickson, Jr., 91, of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2020, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.
Morry was born on March 29, 1928, in Fond du Lac to Morris (Sr.) and Bessie Mae (Hodge) Erickson.
He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, June Wallender, on May 14, 1949, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac.
Morry was an excellent athlete at North Fondy High and was called “The Sizzler.” He enjoyed sports all his life and would watch them on TV. Morry loved fishing/hunting, and was a very social person. His greatest joy in life was spending time with all his family.
Those Morry leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, June; three children, Marcia (Daniel) Valle of Brownsville, Mary (Dan) Dalle Nogare of West Bend, Laurie (Michael) Marvin of Kaukauna; daughter-in-law, Claudia Erickson of Lomira; nine grandchildren, Joel (Vicki) Valle, Dawn (Jeff) Faber, Melissa (Corey) Sanders, Jennifer (Allen) Kiernan, Amanda (Nathan) Bodden, Angela (Brett) Kaehler, Danielle (Dave) Kubal Kelli (Derek) Harmsen, and Keith Erickson; 19 great-grandchildren and one due in May. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Morry was preceded in death by his son, Michael Erickson; grandson, Michael Marvin; brother, Howard (Jean) Erickson; nephew, Glenn Erickson, and other close relatives.
Memorial Service for Morry was held on Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (605 Highland Ave. – Brownsville, WI 53006) with Pastor William Carter officiating.
Memorials to nationalhospicefoundation.org preferred.
Morry’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center and Agnesian Hospice for the loving care they provided.
Myrhum Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Morry’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
