Harvey Duane Erickson

Harvey Duane Erickson, 64, longtime Superior and Duluth area resident, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at home following a lengthy battle with COPD.

He was born on February 18, 1951 in Superior, the son of Harvey C and Ada Belle (Hanson) Erickson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School, Superior, WI.

Harvey was employed by the Human Development Center in Duluth.

He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior; the Proctor Moose Lodge, 1302; the Superior Men’s Bowlers Association.

Harvey also enjoyed stockcar racing.

Harvey is survived by his life partner of over thirty years, Sandra Grecinger and her son Aaron; one sister, Geraldine Hester, Illinois; one brother, Richard “Rick” Erickson, Superior, WI; one uncle, Russell (Phyllis) Erickson, Superior, WI; one aunt, Linda Coon, Olympia, Washington; one sister-in-law, Mary Jendrzejewski and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey C and Ada Belle Erickson, three brothers, Wayne, Michael and Owen.

Visitation will begin at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior and continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial service with Pastor Greg Gullicksrud, officiating.

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

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www.downs-lesage.com .