Roger Lawrence Erickson

Roger Lawrence Erickson, of Clarks, departed his heavenly home on Monday, September 28, 2015. Funeral services will be on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the downtown location of Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City, with Pastor Ford Shenk officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 1st from 5-7 p.m. also at the downtown location of Solt-Wagner Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Lindale Cemetery near Hordville immediately following the funeral service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Roger Lawrence Erickson was born on May 4, 1926 to Lawrence and Lulu (Ortegren) Erickson at Hordville, Nebraska. Roger grew up in the Hordville area where he was baptized and became a member of the First Baptist Church. He graduated from Hordville High School in 1943. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent time overseas in the Philippines and Korea. He was discharged in October of 1946 and returned to marry his high school sweetheart, Doris Quick, on February 15, 1947. While living in Hordville he farmed for 5 years and then moved into town and operated a gas delivery business. He also drove the school bus for several years. In 1959 he moved with his family to Stromsburg. He worked for Mobile Oil delivering fuel. He also drove the school bus for many years. Later he sold insurance until his retirement. He was a member of the Baptist church in Stromsburg and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a member of the Stromsburg American Legion and served on the school board. In 1979 he moved to the farm along the Platte River near Clarks where became a member of the Clarks VFW. Here he lived until his death. His greatest loves were for his family, his God, and his country. He loved attending sports and music events in which his children and grandchildren participated. He was a nature lover and spent time fishing and hunting with his children. Roger and Doris enjoyed travelling in the camper and attending music festivals around the state. He sang with the group called the "No Name Bunch", travelling many days a month for several years singing at rest and retirement homes. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife - Doris of Clarks; one daughter - Luana (Jim) Pogue of Stromsburg; four sons - Lowell (Shirley) Erickson of Stromsburg, Lonnie (Jeanette) of Grand Island, Lauren (Debra) Erickson of Clarks, and Lyle (Lisa) Erickson of Wasilla, Alaska. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters - Dorothy Anderson of Wisconsin, Marcelyn Hanquist of Central City, and R'Lou Keyes of Aurora. He was preceded in death by his parents - Lawrence and Lulu Erickson.

Roger Lawrence Erickson

May 4, 1926 - September 28, 2015