Robert Erickson

Erickson, Robert P. “Bob"

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Bob Erickson, age 77 died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack at home in Stillwater.  Biwabik, MN was his birthplace and home until he attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he earned his Masters Degree in Education and became a life long Gophers' supporter.

For the next 35 years he was a dedicated teacher of math and computer science at John Glenn Junior High and Tartan High School.  Bob and his wife Sally (Edwards) were a happily married team since 1968 and raised two wonderful children.  Together they owned Valley Tours and traveled throughout the world with their fellow travelers and friends.  His favorite destination was Alaska, where he enjoyed fishing numerous times.  Bob was an excellent woodsman who found peace in nature and had a passion for hunting, fishing and camping.  He was a loyal Vikings fan since the teams inception and his Purple Pride never wavered.  Skol!

He was proud of his Finnish heritage and Sisu.  He was well informed and was a life long history enthusiast.  Other hobbies included gardening, skiing and outdoor cooking.  Family was a top priority and he cherished times together. One highlight, was fishing with the grandchildren.  He left his family a legacy of strong values, love and respect. Bob was the best husband, dad and Bapa and will be missed dearly.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Lillian and Philip Erickson, sister Phyllis (Robert) Nesbitt and infant grandson Andrew. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife Sally, daughter Amy (Lance) Juffer, son Stephen (Anne) Erickson, grandchildren Annika and Miles, sister Marianne (Ronald) Hultman and many much loved nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday February 7, 2020 at Bradshaw’s, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, at 3 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred for cancer research at the Hormel Institute in Austin MN or to the donor’s choice.