Robert W. Erickson
August 3, 1926 - March 17, 2011
Robert W. Erickson, 84, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away March 17, 2011, in Ocoee, Florida. He was born August 3, 1926, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles Eric and Leatha Bessie (Spears) Erickson. Robert attended Hampton High School and spent his senior year in the United States Navy during World War II. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Woodley on July 4, 1947, in Hampton, Iowa. Shirley passed away on October 20, 1987. Robert owned several businesses including the Windsor Theater, Coonley Hotel, Home Video and he enjoyed doing carpentry work. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Robert is survived by his life partner Beth Witherup of Ocoee, Florida, daughter Cynthia (Rex) Van Wert of Grundy Center, son Eric Erickson of Geneva, daughter Lori (Robert) Veach of Dallas, Texas, son William (Lynne) Erickson of Oswego, Illinois, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight sisters Carrie, Marie, Thelma "Johnnie", Marvine and Maxine along with three sisters that passed away in childhood and two brothers Glen and Harry "Fuzzy". Memorials may be directed to the family or to Hospice of North Iowa.
Robert W. Erickson, 84, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away March 17, 2011, in Ocoee, Florida. He was born August 3, 1926, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles Eric and Leatha Bessie (Spears) Erickson. Robert attended Hampton High School and spent his... View Obituary & Service Information