Milton "Jack" Erickson

Milton "JackÃ¢â‚¬Â Erickson of Cadillac passed away Wednesday morning, August 3, 2016 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. He was 88. Jack was born on February 12, 1928 in Muskegon to Charles J. & Henrietta M. (Theadorf) Erickson. On December 10, 1964 in Buckley, Michigan he married the former Myrna H. Holmberg and she preceded him in death on July 28, 2005. On September 6, 2008 he married Eloda Judd and she preceded him in death on February 15, 2010. Jack graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and soon after high school he entered the United States Navy and served from 1948-1952 as a Seebee. He returned from his services to our country and went on to Ferris State College where he received his Associates degree. Mr. Erickson then worked as a Union Carpenter for many years and later went to work for the State of Michigan as a Progress Inspector all over the Upper Peninsula and supervised several construction projects most notably the Superior Dome in Marquette. He retired in 1997 and moved from Marquette to the Hoxeyville area. While living in the Cadillac area he was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and was on the committee when the new sanctuary was built. Mr. Erickson enjoyed his time spent on the South Branch Township Fire Department and was a life member of the AMVETS post of Baldwin. He loved spending time building things and helping others build things and just being outside on his tractor. Survivors include his children: Pamela (Michael) Chvala of Luther, Joseph (Janice) Erickson of Ontongon, Michael (Debra) Erickson of Grand Rapids and James (Donna) Stone of Fruitport; 2 grandchildren: Travis & Eric Stone; 4 step grandchildren: Jenna, Stephanie, Becca and Bill; 4 great grandchildren; a sister, Carol Hradsky of Muskegon and many nieces and nephews and special caregiver, Diana (Kerry) Seehase of Cadillac. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cadillac with Reverend Joel Hess officiating. Burial with full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Friends may meet the family from 5-7 PM Friday at Peterson Funeral & Cremation Services in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to the Cadillac Area Honor Guard. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Milton "Jack" Erickson

February 12, 1928 - August 3, 2016