Wayne Erickson

Wayne O. Erickson, 76, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his farm. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. All family and friends are welcome. Wayne was born September 2, 1941 in Grantsburg to Floyd and Annetta Erickson. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1959. On October 13, 1962 he married Betty Lou Stupka. After high school, Wayne worked at Farmers Independent Telephone Co. for 11 1/2 years before spending the next 40 years dairy farming, then crop farming until his death. His crops were always planted with care. Wayne loved training and running his black labs in field trails. He was a trapper, duck and goose hunter and love waiting patiently for a big buck whether it was with a rifle, bow or muzzle loader. He took many Canadian fishing trips. Wayne is survived by his wife, Betty Lou; sons, Terry ad Wade (Rachel); very special granddaughters, Hannah and Mara; brother, Bruce Erickson; sister, Connie (Lawrence) Anderson; sister-in-law, Darlene Erickson; nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Claire and sister-in-law, Marry Ann. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com