Doris Erickson

Doris Mae Erickson , age 92, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Doris was born on October 11, 1925 in Hamilton Co, NE, to parents, Helen A. (Doell) and William H. Ratzlaff. She graduated from Luck High School in 1943. She then went on to Normal School for her teaching degree. On November 12, 1944, Doris was united in marriage to Carl Erickson. Together they raised 4 children on their family farm in Shafer, MN. In 1970, Carl and Doris moved to the Clam Falls area. At that time, Doris worked as a CNA at the Frederic Nursing Home for 10 years. In 1985, they moved to the Grantsburg area where Doris and Carl enjoyed their retirement years together. Doris enjoyed sewing, cribbage, writing poetry, baking and was known for her wonderful homemade bread. She loved going for rides in Crex Meadows and feeding “her” swans, who remembered her everytime she came to visit. Preceding Doris in death are her parents; husband, Carl; children, Wallace Erickson and John Erickson; grandson, Ricky Erickson; brother, Ken Ratzlaff; and son-in-law, Gene Mckenzie. Doris is survived by her children, William (Christine) Erickson and Dona Mckenzie; grandchildren: Lauri (Dan) Anderson, Jim (Julie) Mckenzie, Roxanne (Duke) Tucker, David (Kerrie) Erickson, Sherri (Chris) Webb, Tim (Vicki) Erickson; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Janet (John) Sams; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Private family services for Doris will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com