Marilyn Marie Erickson, 84, Hayfield
Marilyn Marie Erickson, 84, of Hayfield passed away on Nov. 20, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.
Marilyn was born on July 21, 1936, the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Johnson) Rongstad in Murray County, Dovray, MN.
She graduated from Westbrook High School and continued her education at Augustana, Mankato State and the University of Minnesota. Marilyn was united in marriage to David Erickson on July 3, 1959. Marilyn was a teacher for five years in Hayfield and three years in Granite Falls, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield.
Marilyn was an ardent fan of baseball, specifically the Minnesota Twins. She was also the junior choir music director for many years at Trinity Lutheran. She played the organ for a number of churches in the area as well as providing music for Fieldcrest Nursing Home.
She also delivered meals on wheels to seniors. She enjoyed attending local Hayfield sports on a regular basis as well. She was also a member of the Trinity Lutheran choir for 50 years! One of her favorite things was to do the dishes and watch the world through her kitchen window.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, David Erickson, Hayfield; children, Kent Erickson, Rochester; Kurt Erickson, Hayfield; Karin (Stacie) Erickson-Alison, Rochester and grandchildren, Sarah Elise Erickson, Tucson AZ as well as her sisters Maydelle (Gene) Kronback, Clarice (Tom) Kappes, Kristin (John) Hansen and brother-in-law Darrell Hungerford, her brothers and sisters-in law Marlowe (Diane) Erickson, Keith (Joan) Erickson, Beverly (Lee) Huls as well as many nieces, nephews. She was preceded in death by parents and son, Kyle Erickson and sister Twyla Hungerford.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Hayfield with Rev. Paul Hauschild officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.
Blessed be her memory.
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