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Gordon Erickson, 94, Pipestone, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at his home in Hampton, Iowa.
A memorial visitation was held Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone with Pastor Velda Maine officiating.
Graveside services with military honors by Michael Boock American Legion Post 6, Pipestone and Last Call by the Pipestone Fire Department were held at 3 p.m. at Old Woodlawn Cemetery in Pipestone.
Gordon “Gordy” Keith Erickson was born December 1, 1930, in Pipestone, Minn. to Marvin and Minnie Erickson. He attended Pipestone High School where he participated in football, boxing, track and several plays. He graduated with the class of 1948. Gordon was united in marriage with Carol Mattin in Ozark, Ala., on September 25, 1951. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Michael and Thomas. They made their home in Pipestone.
After high school, Gordon worked for the Minnesota National Guard, his unit was activated in January 1951 and sent to Ft. Rucker, Ala. He left the service for a short time, returning to the MN National Guard in 1953 and served for the next 35 years, retiring as a Sargent Major. His total time in service was 42 years, 9 months. Gordon also served as commander of American Legion Post #6, Pipestone, president of the Pipestone Country Club for six years, served on the Pipestone Fire Department from 1960 – 1985, with five years as the Fire Chief. After retiring from the Guard, Gordon worked for John Bones Motors, driving cars and going to car auctions. He spent a lot of time on the golf course and caring for his garden and mowing lawn. He served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church for three years. Gordon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home in Hampton, Iowa, at the age of 94 years and 24 days.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 73 years, Carol Erickson; son, Thomas (significant other Pam) Erickson; grandchildren, Tracy (Matt) Johnson and Gordon Erickson; great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Wyatt, and daughter-in-law, Kathy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Michael; and his sister, Judy.
(Hartquist Funeral Home,
Pipestone Chapel)