Larry Eugene Erickson, age 81, of Garretson, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Palisade Healthcare Community. Memorial visitation was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Interment with Military Honors was at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Garretson.
Larry was born on August 4, 1942, in Garretson, to Lloyd and Ione (Myre) Erickson. He grew up in Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School in 1960. After graduation he served in the United States Navy from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1965. He married Carole Anne Sessler in Garretson on December 19, 1964. They lived in the Hartford, Colton, and Wentworth areas. She passed away on September 1, 1982. Larry then married Barbara Swenson on August 10, 1984. They lived by Garretson their entire marriage. She passed away on October 2, 2018.
Larry was a journeyman lineman for Sioux Valley Electric until his retirement in 2004 after 39 years of service. He was a member, honor guard member, and past commander of the Garretson American Legion Post No 23. He was also a member of the 40&8 and served as a scoutmaster for Troop 115. He enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, and reading.
Larry is survived by his children: Lonn Erickson, Brandon, Beverly Callihan, Sioux Falls, and Devlin Callihan; grandchildren: Samantha (Steven) Nelson, Mitchell Erickson, and Emily Erickson; great grandchildren, Denver, Zayden, Zoey, Zander; and brother, Michael (Julie) Erickson, Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Carol and Barbara, brother, Terry Erickson, and sisters, Judy Olson and Bernett Furney.
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