Carl Erickson

Carl Phillip Erickson, 69, of Apache Junction, Arizona, previously of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin passed away on December 26, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with family and friends by his side.

At his request, no formal funeral service will be held. Arrangements have been handled by Davis Funeral Home of Las Vegas, Nevada. There will be a celebration of life in his honor this summer in Door County, Wisconsin, where he asked to rest.

Carl was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 13, 1944, to Carl Raymond and Bernardean Erickson. He graduated from Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin. Carl retired from the Wisconsin Gas Company and enjoyed travelling, watching the Packers, Badgers and NASCAR on TV, and spending time with his friends and family.


Carl was married to Debbie K. Erickson Richards on July 3, 1976 they were married 37 years.

Carls amazing sense of humor, quick wit, and gentle and caring personality will be greatly missed by his surviving wife, Debbie Erickson his four children, Kyle Erickson, Jeremy Erickson, Cory Erickson and Amanda Erickson his sister Darlene Ehlke his 2 grandchildren Brynn and Kayleigh his nieces and nephews his special friends Diana Hoff and Gary Kleinert, and the rest of his relatives and friends.


Carl is preceded in death by his parents and by his parentsinlaw Bernard and Betty Richards.

In lieu of flowers, condolences may be sent to Debbie Erickson at 400 N. Plaza Drive, Apache Junction, AZ, 85120. Please also consider a donation to the family at the above address to go toward Carls Celebration of Life or to the American Kidney Fund at http:www.kidneyfund.org.