Marjorie G. Erickson

Marjorie G. Erickson, age 95, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Abbotsford. She was born June 6, 1918 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late August and Adella (Zellmer) Krueger. On June 28, 1944 she married Morris Erickson in San Antonio, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1984. Marge graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School and worked in Wausau and San Antonio as a nurse for six years and then began helping her husband on the farm. Some of her hobbies included playing cards, baking bread and cookies and knitting. She was a member of various homemaker clubs, card clubs and the American Legion Auxiliary, Athens. Marjorie will be remembered for her sweet smile, gentle heart and wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include her sons, Mark (Roxanne) Erickson, Medford and Thomas Erickson, Athens; nieces, nephews and lots of great friends. Besides her parents and husband, Morris, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis, Harold and Norman Krueger. Funeral service will be Noon on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Christ United Church, Athens. Rev. Teri Hanson and Rev. Kenneth A. Dix will officiate. Burial will be in Athens Village Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Special thank you to all the great staff at Golden Living Center in Abbotsford and hospice for Marge's wonderful care. You are our angels! In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com