Dennis Duane Erickson

Dennis D. Erickson, 82, life-long resident of Duluth, MN passed away July 10, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia.

He was born March 28, 1942 to Henry & Elsie (Sundberg) Erickson. His father passed away while in his teens and took over caring for his mother and only sister Janice. He took up boxing and made Golden Gloves. He was drafted into the Navy where he was stationed in Key West and Norfolk. While in the Navy, he met his first wife Diana (Schuerman) and moved back to Duluth. He was involved with the American Legion, becoming Post Commander for several years. He loved the outdoors - fishing, hunting, golfing, and camping. He was a member of Elim Lutheran Church and was part of a camping group and the annual wild game feed. Dennis loved to play cards with family and friends or sneak away to his workshop to make something for the house. After Diana’s passing, he married Jeanne (Lease). Together they spent a lot of time taking cruises and many road trips. His favorite time of the year was Christmas when the entire family could get together and celebrate. Dennis truly lived his life to the fullest.

Dennis is predeceased by his mother and father, wife Diana, and wife Jeanne. He is survived by his children, Craig (Jane), Todd, and Debrah (Craig) LaBarre; grandchildren, Isabelle, Nathan, Deidra, and Scarlett; sister, Jan (Keith) Ball; step-children, Deborah (Michu Barroso) Lease and Josh Lease; step-grandchildren, Francesca and Martin; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 12:00 noon with a visitation beginning at 11:00 am in Elim Lutheran Church, 6101 Cody St, Duluth, MN 55807. The service will be livestreamed on the Dougherty Funeral Home Facebook page; www.facebook.com/dfhduluth. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.