Phillip Arthur Erickson
Survived by his wife, Donna Marie Wain Erickson and his son Michael Phillip Erickson (Sahar). Phillip also leaves other relatives by blood and marriage, friends, near and far. Phillip was proceeded in death by his daughter, Amy Diane Erickson, his mother Velma (Pera), father Carl and two brothers Robert and Carl, two nephews Rick and Brian and a niece Paula.
Phillip was a 1959 graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, Minnesota. Phillip was a veteran of military service (USAF) during 1959 to 1963 (three years of which were served in Europe).
Phillip received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota at Duluth in 1967. Phillip received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1970. Phillip was a practicing attorney his entire career.
Phillip ran the race before him with perseverance and determination undeterred by the many obstacles life presents.
At the direction of Phillip there will be no review or services concerning his death. Phillip’s remains have been donated to the Anatomy Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota. His remains will be cremated. Phillip loved and trusted his God.
On May 21, 2021 Pastor Mary Halvorson officiated at a Committal Service for Phillip at the Peace Garden, Grace University Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Attending were Donna Wain Erickson and Michael and Sahar Erickson.
Memorial donations can be made to
Grace University Lutheran Church, add "Phil Erickson Memorial" in the memo line (address 324 SE Harvard St., Minneapolis, MN 55414). Memorials can also be made to the American Lung Association at
https://action.lung.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31271.