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Myron D. “Mike” Ericson

Birth
Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death
12 Dec 2019 (aged 89)
Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Genoa, Nance County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Myron D. "Mike" Ericson, 89

February 15, 1930 ~ December 12, 2019

Mike was born February 15, 1930 in Platte County, Nebraska to Mildred (Kallberg) and George Ericson. He was baptized June 1, 1930 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa, Nebraska, and confirmed there June 3, 1945. He attended school in Genoa, graduating from high school in 1946. He then attended Luther College in Wahoo, Nebraska for 1 year and Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for 2 years and graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956.

He was a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director for 36 years and retired after 25 years with Service Corporation International in Chicago, Illinois in 1992.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and spent most of his military duties in France. He was a 30 year Kiwanian in Chicago. He held a private pilot license for many years. He and his companion Maxine traveled for 17 years in his motor home, touring across the United States.

He was a member of the Fremont Antique Car Club and was proud to show his 1948 Ford and 1956 Plymouth Savoy. He was a member of the Prairie Region Plymouth Owners Club and also the Early Ford U.S. Club of America. He loved his cars! He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church east of Fremont.

Myron D. ‘Mike’ Ericson, age 89, of Fremont, Nebraska, died Thursday December 12, 2019 at Methodist Fremont Health.

He is survived by his special friend and companion of nearly 30 years, Maxine Herring; his sister Jean Wrage of Fremont,; sister-in-law Dee Ericson of Omaha; several nieces and nephews and his furry pet Oscar the cat.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ron.

The memorial service will be 10:30am, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church east of Fremont. The Rev. Sean Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Genoa, Nebraska at a later date. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church or the Dodge County Humane Society.

Ludvigsen Mortuary in service to the family.

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from obituary courtesy of Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, Nebraska
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Myron D. "Mike" Ericson, 89

February 15, 1930 ~ December 12, 2019

Mike was born February 15, 1930 in Platte County, Nebraska to Mildred (Kallberg) and George Ericson. He was baptized June 1, 1930 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa, Nebraska, and confirmed there June 3, 1945. He attended school in Genoa, graduating from high school in 1946. He then attended Luther College in Wahoo, Nebraska for 1 year and Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for 2 years and graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956.

He was a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director for 36 years and retired after 25 years with Service Corporation International in Chicago, Illinois in 1992.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and spent most of his military duties in France. He was a 30 year Kiwanian in Chicago. He held a private pilot license for many years. He and his companion Maxine traveled for 17 years in his motor home, touring across the United States.

He was a member of the Fremont Antique Car Club and was proud to show his 1948 Ford and 1956 Plymouth Savoy. He was a member of the Prairie Region Plymouth Owners Club and also the Early Ford U.S. Club of America. He loved his cars! He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church east of Fremont.

Myron D. ‘Mike’ Ericson, age 89, of Fremont, Nebraska, died Thursday December 12, 2019 at Methodist Fremont Health.

He is survived by his special friend and companion of nearly 30 years, Maxine Herring; his sister Jean Wrage of Fremont,; sister-in-law Dee Ericson of Omaha; several nieces and nephews and his furry pet Oscar the cat.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ron.

The memorial service will be 10:30am, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church east of Fremont. The Rev. Sean Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Genoa, Nebraska at a later date. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church or the Dodge County Humane Society.

Ludvigsen Mortuary in service to the family.

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from obituary courtesy of Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, Nebraska
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  • Created by: MrsB
  • Added: Dec 14, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205458836/myron_d-ericson: accessed ), memorial page for Myron D. “Mike” Ericson (15 Feb 1930–12 Dec 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 205458836, citing Valley View Cemetery, Genoa, Nance County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by MrsB (contributor 47910340).