Dennis Erickson, 65, died on Thursday, May 13, 2004, near Springfield, MO, as a result of an automobile accident.

Dennis Henry Erickson was born on February 13, 1939 in Warren, MN, the son of Edward and Ethel (Thorsell) Erickson. He attended school in Argyle, MN, graduating from Argyle High School.

Dennis was united in marriage to Marlys Hall on September 11, 1960 in Thief River Falls. The couple lived in Thief River Falls, where Dennis worked on the pipeline for a time, then went to work at the Turkey Plant. In 1962 they moved to Red Lake Falls, where he worked for Detroiter for 39 years, until his retirement in 2001.

Dennis enjoyed visiting with his family and friends and loved working on their home remodeling, insulating and reinsulating. He was an avid Red Lake Falls sports fan and was very loyal to the Red Lake Falls community businesses. He especially loved spending time with his grandkids. Following his retirement Dennis enjoyed traveling in his good old trusty van, spending time with his dog Cookie , and watching his favorite Gunsmoke episodes.

He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church and the Bethany Mens Group.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Marlys of Red Lake Falls, MN; three sons: Kerry (Pam Knott) Erickson of Red Lake Falls, MN, Kevin Erickson of Andover, MN and Mark (Jackie) Erickson of Red Lake Falls, MN; ten grandchildren: Dakota, Phoenix, Kayler, Tristan, Aaron, Kayleigh, Dane, Brianna, Alex and Chandler; brothers and sisters, Elsworth (Rosie) Erickson of CA, Vance (Janice) Erickson of Fargo, ND, Kermit Erickson of CA, Duane (Betty) Erickson of CA, Donna Erickson of CA, Diane (Tom) Erskine of CA, Doris Simmons of Bemidji, MN, Avis (Arnold) Melin of CA, Darlene (Dick) Stoner of CA, Delton (Dorothy) Erickson of CA; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beverly and Phyllis; and brothers, Lyle, Derell Buster , and Eldon.