Steven Erickson

Steven J. “Flash” Erickson, age 57, a resident of Wyoming, Minnesota formerly of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Steve, the son of Claire and Darlene (Ball) Erickson was born on November 25, 1959 in Grantsburg. He attended and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1978. After high school, he started working for Witcher in New Hope, MN. He was employed for just shy of 30 years. In 1999, Steve started his own construction company Interstate CM and was still working diligently until his passing. Steve’s passions were hunting, fishing, the great outdoors and traveling around the world enjoying these hobbies. Above all else, Steve loved spending time with his best buddy, Ashton. Steve had a quick tongue and a quirky sense of humor. He loved to joke, pick and tease just about anyone. (We all can vouch for that.) Steve liked to live large. He always worked hard and played even harder all of his life. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Erickson; sisters, Pam Scapanski and Suzy (Maurice) Johnson; brother, Ron (Janet) Erickson; step-son Kenneth (Maria) Erickson; apple of his eye, Ashton Erickson; and many nieces, nephews and his hunting partner Nick and his mom. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Claire Erickson; step-son Matthew Erickson; and brother-in-law, Ron “Spank” Scapanski. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Sandy Hutchens officiating. A visitation will be held Friday evening, from 5-8 PM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Interment will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. Casketbearers will be Michel Mourad, Brandon Schmidt, Lyle Dahlin, Jerry Gillespie, Chris Brandt, John Schmidt, Kenneth F. Rauschnot III, and Greg Johnson. Honorary Casketbearers will be Ray Yerigan and John Molamphy. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com