Dave Erickson

            Richard David “Dave” Erickson, age 81, of Munising, died April 19, 2024 at his winter home in Dade City, Florida.  He was born on June 9, 1942 in Munising to the late Richard T. and Lucille (Passinault) Erickson.  Dave graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1960. He moved to Milwaukee, WI and worked for Controls Company of America in manufacturing. This is where he met Mary Helen Young.  They were married May 22, 1965 and soon after moved to Lower Michigan where he worked for Canteen as a vendor in GM’s Pontiac plant before moving back to the Munising area to raised their three children.  Dave worked at the Clevland Cliffs Iron Company and was later hired at Kimberly Clark and worked in the lab there until he retired in 1997.  Dave enjoyed ice fishing, four-wheeling, helping family, cooking, baking, deer hunting, and spending time at his property on the 440.  He also enjoyed playing games with his extended family and friends.   He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Knights of Columbus, and Munising Moose Lodge.  

            Dave is survived by his children – Wayne (Rebecca) Erickson of West Chicago, IL, Stephen (Carla) Erickson of Munising, and Sandra Erickson of Marquette; grandchildren – Troy, Anna, Joel, Nicholas, Mitchell, Kelli, David, and Courtney; great-grandchildren – Atticus, Willow, Ryker, Sophiea, Lilliana, and Zackary; brother – Ron (Eileen) Erickson of Chatham; brother-in-law – James Mahon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father – Richard T. Erickson; mother and step-father – Lucille “Dolly” and Bryce “Buck” Balyeat; sister – Gloria Mahon; and brother – Michael Erickson.

            Visitation will be at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.  A memorial service will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home followed by a graveside service at Maple Grove Cemetery.