Lloyd Erickson, 63 of Crookston, MN died on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Service Chapel in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Troy Bates officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Hilaire Community Cemetery, St. Hilaire, MN. Lloyd Edward Erickson was born January 14, 1950, son of Arthur Walfrid and Josephine May (Shelley) Erickson in Thief River Falls, MN. He was raised on a farm near Plummer, MN. He graduated from Pershing High School in Plummer as the valedictorian. He was united in marriage to Carole Knudsen in 1971; they divorced in 1982. He was united in marriage to Lois Green in 1988; they divorced in 2000. Lloyd worked for Honeywell, Peterson Biddick, CHS Elevator and at Dee Inc., retiring in 2012. Lloyd enjoyed reading, photography, carpentry and was an automobile enthusiast. He is survived by his children, John (Keri) Erickson of Minneapolis, MN, Becky Erickson of Mesquite, TX, Randi Ringling of Illinois, Crystal Ringling of Jackson, MN, Nathan Erickson of Thief River Falls, MN, and Eric Erickson of Thief River Falls, MN; 10 grandchildren; mother, Josephine Erickson of Thief River Falls, MN; siblings, Jill Hall of Newfolden, MN, Jane (Carl) Smith of Fargo, ND, Art (Betty) Erickson of Thief River Falls, MN, Annette (Dale) Johnson of Newfolden, MN, Alan (Judy) Erickson of Erskine, MN, Cecily Erickson of Plummer, MN, and Josie (Randy) Myhre of Red Lake Falls, MN, many nieces and nephews. Lloyd is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Erickson; sister, Phyllis Erickson; brother-in-law, Harold Hall and nephew, Kyle Myhre. CASKETBEARERS: John Erickson, Eric Erickson, Nathan Erickson, Neil Erickson, Michael Erickson, Wayne Erickson, and Matt Kazmierczak.