Robert "Bob" Erickson
August 3, 1944 - April 6, 2021
Robert “Bob” Erickson, 76, of South Beloit, IL, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in his home. He was born on August 3, 1944 in Beloit, WI, the son of Rungvald and Marie (Byrd) Erickson. Bob was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He married Elsie Laursen on September 19, 1980 in Rockford, IL. Bob was formerly employed by Ecolab in Beloit and Atwood Mobile Products in Rockford. He enjoyed taking trips to Florida, Missouri, Nashville, the Bahamas, rafting in the Smokies and spending time up north. Bob liked fishing, hunting, gardening, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was also a proud owner of a 1929 Ford Model A. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; children, Rick (Jayann) Bell, Vicky (Mike) Meserole, Larry (Emily) Bell, Sandy Ingram, and Tammy (Shawn) Bell; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his parents; children, Betty King and Gary Bell; sisters, Patty Carey and Betty McCallister. Per Bob’s request, private family services will be held in Pinnacle Hill Cemetery. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.
Robert “Bob” Erickson, 76, of South Beloit, IL, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in his home. He was born on August 3, 1944 in Beloit, WI, the son of Rungvald and Marie (Byrd) Erickson. Bob was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School.... View Obituary & Service Information