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John Elmer Erickson

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Jun 19, 1927 – Mar 18, 2020 (Age 92)

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BORN
June 19, 1927
DIED
March 18, 2020
AGE
92
LOCATION
Tulsa, Oklahoma

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John Elmer Erickson John E. Erickson went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 18, 2020 at the age of 92. John was born June 19, 1927 in Rockford, Illinois to Elmer and Laura (Kelley) Erickson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Polly Erickson. From an early age Johnny loved...

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Coach Erickson tried to recruit me to play basketball for the University of Wisconsin in 1964. I had a wonderful trip to Madison from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was treated extremely well for the entire weekend. I narrowed the college offers down to UW and the Virginia Military Institute. I chose VMI, because my dad served in the Marines in the South Pacific during WWII and I wanted to make my dad proud that I selected a military college. About twenty (20) years later, my dad attended an...

So sorry Lew... hugs to you and your sisters.
Edie Allen

John and Polly were marvelous Christians who reflected God's love in every way in their daily lives. They were just good to be around. Barbara and I well remember their friendship.
John was a great storyteller and right now I'll bet he has some of his many friends gathered around in Heaven as he tells them about his Wisconsin BB team upsetting No 1 Ohio State by 19 points in 1962, and having OSU's super stars, Jerry Lucas and John Havilchek come over to...

What an inspiring life. Sorry for your loss Kelly and Joe. My prayers are with you and your family. Sure you are spending time telling stories, laughing, crying and sharing memories of his incredible life.

Kerwin Brown

Thanks to John and Polly for their faith in Christ,
their Love for each other, and your ability to be contagious to others for respect, honor, love and dignity!
Thanks to for the friendship you showed me.

Cindy

I knew John (and Polly) when they were attending Hillcrest Covenant Church in Prairie Village, KS. I always thought the world of John with his great presence and way of going through life. He was a gift to our faith community for many years!