Kenneth Maurice Erickson was born August 6, 1944 in Hennepin County, MN. He was adopted at the age of 3 and raised by Ellsworth and Olga (Utheim) Erickson. Ken grew up in the Dawson area and graduated from Dawson High School in 1962. He worked in Minneapolis for a while before returning to Dawson where he farmed with his dad for a few years. He was united in marriage with Victoria Boals September 2, 1967 in Appleton, MN. They lived in Frazee, MN during the 1970's and then returned to Dawson. Ken drove truck for several companies over the years. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, his motorcycle, and living on the farm.
He is survived by two children: Jeff Erickson and his wife Gay Lynn of Dawson, MN and Jill Erickson of Appleton, MN; two grandchildren: Lacey and Shanna; his special friend, Vickie Erickson of Appleton, MN; one brother, Tom Erickson and his wife Karen of Dawson, MN; one sister, Mary Kvam of Minneapolis, MN; one half-sister, Sherry Pettijohn of Kadoka, SD; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ellsworth and Olga Erickson and one son, Gregory Erickson on July 8, 1988.