Gale Duane Erickson
Wednesday, July 29, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Wednesday, July 29, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Wednesday, July 29, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Gale Duane Erickson
Gale Duane Erickson, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Cottagewood Senior Communities.
Gale, along with his twin brother Gerald, was born July 29, 1936 on a farm near Mabel, MN to Alfred and Blanche (Erickson) Erickson. This hard working farm boy graduated from Mable High School in 1956. On June 1, 1958, he married Mary E. Thomas at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN. The couple lived in and raised their family in Rochester. Gale worked for IBM for 35 years, most of that time as a Scanning Electron Microscope Technician/Microscopist.
Gale loved his family and spending time with them, especially during the holidays. He really enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports. His hobbies included woodworking, metal detecting, fishing and long drives with his children through “God’s Country” (Southeastern MN) in his 1965 Mustang. Gale also relished entering that Mustang in small town car shows. As a lifelong Vikings and Twins fan, Gale could often be found sitting in his recliner watching the game with Mary, both ready to provide feedback to any coach that might call the house looking for guidance.
Gale is survived by wife Mary Erickson; children, Rick (Cindy) Erickson of Morristown, MN; Jackie (Rick) Hemmer of Rochester, MN; Randy (Michelle) Erickson of Lake Elmo, MN; and Jodi (Darin) Luehrs of Champlin, MN; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, his sister, Marilyn (Kermit) Nordheim of Decorah, IA; brother, Bob (Sheri) Erickson of Waukon, IA; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Adrian, his twin Gerald, Gerald’s wife Helen and a grandson Isaac Luehrs.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2022 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville, MN.
Memorials are preferred to Scheie Lutheran Church, Mabel, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Gale Duane Erickson has received the following condolences.
I used to work at Fleet Farm, Gale was one of my favorite customers, I worked in Paint. I guess Gale also knew my Mom & grandparents, I adored him, he was one great guy. My mother's name was Linda Kline & g/parents, Gordon & Alice.
My prayers & sympathies
Ann Janvrin
We are so sorry to hear of Gale's passing. Gale was a very nice person. The family of Murray and Rosemary Frego. Murray was Gale's first cousin.
Mary, on behalf of Bob Rundquist's family, I send sincere sympathy on the passing of Dale. We wish you comfort and peace.
Barb, Bob Jr., Sharon, Jim, & Susan
I'm so sorry to hear of Gale's passing. Although I only met him a few times it was apparent to me that he was a very nice man. I am his first cousin Junnell's son. Gale and Gerald passed on copies of some family pictures of my Great and Great Great Grandparents and Grand uncles and Aunts at Ardene's funeral. I cherish them and they occupy a prominent place in my home.
Sincere sympathies to his family.
I will be making a memorial in his name to Scheie Lutheran church as requested.