Norman A. Erickson

Norman A. Erickson
Des Moines

Norman Arnold Erickson, age 84, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home at Calvin Community in Des Moines.

Norman was born January 30, 1937 in Portland, North Dakota to Aurther and Anna Loise (Odegaard) Erickson. He was a resident of Grinnell, Iowa for 50 years prior to moving to Des Moines. Norman was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He worked for office supply companies during his working years as a service technician for typewriters, printers and copiers.

Norman loved photography and going to auctions. He also enjoyed music, and playing his guitar with friends, you could always find him wood working, tinkering in his garage, and fishing whenever he had a chance. Norman enjoyed being a member of St. Johns Lutheran church and was a past president of the Grinnell Ruritan club. He always made time when friends would stop by to chat. And even after retirement, he still gave back by driving veterans to Iowa City appointments.

He is survived by his son, Mathew Jon Erickson; daughter, Susan Marie Thill; son, Jason J. Erickson; and his brother, Donald Lief Erickson.

Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Irene (Bushkofsky) Erickson; parents, Aurther and Anna Loise Erickson; sister, Margaret Anne Werts; and brother, Erling Erickson.

A celebration of life will be held later in spring.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy, please direct your memorials to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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