Obituaries
Information
- Name:
- Norman Erickson
- Date of Death:
- Feb 24, 2013
- Location of Service:
- Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River - Iron River
Norman R. Erickson, age 86, of Minneapolis, MN (formerly of Iron River, MI) passed away on February 24, 2013 in Minneapolis.
He was born May 16, 1926 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late George and Edla (Lindblom) Erickson. He attended the Iron River schools, graduating with the Class of 1944. Norman served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State and then his MBA from the University of Michigan.
Norman was a field representative for Studebaker and Ford Motor Companies. He was an account supervisor at BBDO Advertising Agency in Chicago and Minneapolis. He also worked for several advertising agencies and for Cargill Corporation in Minneapolis in the marketing department prior to his retirement in 1995.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Johnson, Elsie Jewell, Eleanor Johnson and his brother, George Erickson.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service and interment will be in the Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River in the spring.
Memorials to Grace Covenant Church, Iron River MI, or to donor’s choice.Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
Location Name
- Location of Services:
- Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River
- Street:
- 405 West Cayuga Street
- ZIP:
- 49935
- City:
- Iron River
- State:
- MI
- Country:
-
Phone: 906-265-5129
Directions:
From U.S. Hwy 2, turn North on 4th Avenue at the stop and go light, and proceed one block. Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River is located on the SW corner of 4th Avenue and Cayuga Street.
Condolence Messages
Ice Lake area history where my husband's dad grew up.
He has stayed at our motel for many years and has entertained the morning breakfast patrons. We will
miss his good natured ways. Our prayers are with you. Quote
Diane (Lindblom) Virkler Quote