Bernhard Einar Erickson
September 20, 2011
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Bernhard Einar Erickson, 88, of Norwalk, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital Community Living Center in Des Moines.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2011, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines.
Bernhard was born on June 5, 1923, in Odin, Minnesota, to Einar and Alice (Dahl) Erickson. He grew up on farms in southern Minnesota, Estherville and Pomeroy, Iowa. On December 22, 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the minesweeper U.S.S. Gwin in the Pacific Theater until May 21, 1946.
On November 22, 1947, he married Louise Holsman. Until his retirement in 1992, he farmed in Pocahontas and Lucas Counties. He enjoyed fishing, country music and the outdoors. He was awarded a Soil Conservation Award for contour farming.
Bernhard is survived by his wife, Louise; five children, Alice (Chris) Dahle, Paul (Nancy) Erickson, Ruth Cooper, Carol (Dan) Buren and Joanie (Steve) Johnson; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Noomi Anderson, Darlene (James) Clifford and Dorothy Arbtin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Floyd, Paul and Carl; and great-grandson, Owen Roberts.
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Scott MacDonald
09/27/2011
As a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norwalk, Iowa, I've had the privelege of knowing Bernhard and Louise for many years as we have conducted services at the Regency Assisted Living Center. He was always an inspiration to us all and his legacy will live on forever. Also, because of his strong faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we can rest assured that we will see him again in heaven. To his family and friends, I want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Dolores Carroll
09/23/2011
Louise and family,
My sincere sympathy is with you during this time of loss.
You are all in my prayers.
Dolores
Curt and Mary
09/22/2011
To imediate family:
We are sorry for your loss it seems like 2011 was a sad year after losing my father (Roger) and then Mary's mother last month. We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prays are with you.
Kim Sullivan
09/22/2011
Carol, Dan, and family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Kim Sullivan
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