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A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, 11:30am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service.
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made for Jeffery’s children (Matt, Brittany, Jeremy) to help pay for medical bills and funeral expenses. A GoFundMe account has been started under “Support the Ericksons.”
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Jeffery Charles Erickson, 56, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 14, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on May 20, 1965, son of Charles and Barbara (Née: Putman) Erickson.
Jeff was employed as a firefighter/paramedic with the Caledonia Fire Department. He taught CPR for the fire department and Children’s Hospital. He served the public until his health no longer allowed him to do so. Jeff loved riding his Harley Davidson and was a member of the Axemen Motorcycle Club. He truly cherished the brotherhood he had with his fellow firefighters and Axemen. Jeff also enjoyed getting lots of tattoos. He believed the body is a temple, and you should decorate it.
Jeff was a man who truly lived life to the fullest. He loved going to live music festivals with family and friends and occasionally would have a Jack Daniels to celebrate. Jeff also loved drinking Mountain Dew and being with his family if even for just a cookout or a trip to Las Vegas. Jeff used to collect unique items such as firetrucks, tin signs, and beer tappers. He also had a love for going to the shooting range, and responsibly owning firearms. Family was most important to Jeff, and he supported all of his children with any activity in which they were involved. His family laughs when remembering that he loved checking in on Facebook wherever he or they would go. Jeff will be missed dearly by all who loved him.
Jeff leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Matthew (Jennifer) Erickson, Brittany (Bryton Guckenberg) Erickson, Jeremy (Rachel Chilson) Erickson; grandson, Ryland Erickson (who will miss his Opa); father, Chuck Erickson; Matt’s mother, Shelly (Randy Humburg) Hefferon; brother, James (Sherry) Erickson; aunt, Sally Verborg; former mother-in-law, Audrey Enloe; best friends, Tim Koetting, Lary (Sherry) Derrah; four legged canine companion, Marley; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.
Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Erickson; uncle, Ron Verborg; former wife, Julie Oesau; and former father-in-law, Bobbie Enloe.
A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, 11:30am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made for Jeffery’s children (Matt, Brittany, Jeremy) to help pay for medical bills and funeral expenses. A GoFundMe account has been started under “Support the Ericksons.”
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to all the firefighters, Axemen, and Scott Oesau for helping Jeff over the past few years during his battle. Also, a big heart-felt “Thank You” to his bone marrow donor, Brittany Alana Cole, for allowing him to have a few more years with us.
Gary "Doc" Leyer says
I will fondly remember Jeff from his start in community service at the age of 14 when he (and later his brother) joined the Racine Police Explorer Post. Living two doors down from me and just down the block from Wally – that red hair made it easy to see him coming. It was at that age that he began his commitment to the public, becoming a First Responder, volunteering at local festivities, doing tag-a-longs in the Emergency Room with me with his initial dreams to become a police officer, later going to the fire side of things. Always a smile, always willing to help out, a unique laugh – a laugh that remained throughout his journey. Top notch family. Jeff will be missed by all.
Jamie says
Thank you for your service, your service will never be forgotten. Rest easy, we’ve got it from here.
Jerilyn St. Amand says
Dear Erickson family and Marley–my deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to you all. I am so sorry for your loss of a good person, brother, son, father, uncle, son-in-law. May the good laughter, great times and memories of Jeff live on in your hearts forever and bring a warm feeling to your heart and smiles to your faces. He would want that. Prayers for you all and so sorry.
Michelle Shulfer says
Dear Erickson family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Julie, but now also your father. My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to all of you. Brittany, my mind goes back to the day your dad received his transplant. You were so brave! The same Lord who helped you at that time is holding you tenderly in His arms now. I pray you feel the peace that only He can give.
Big hugs!!
Barb Rigden says
I am so sorry for the huge loss this leaves in a lot of hearts.
I have been one of many EMS instructors for Gateway for a lot of years, so have had the pleasure and blessings of “working” with so many special people, of which Jeff was definetly one of. Thanks Jeff… You will be missed.
Peace and remember all the good parts….
barb rigden
Karen Kittler says
My sincere condolences to the entire Erickson families and friends!
May the Lord wrap each and everyone of you in His loving arms and give you peace . My love and hugs to all.
Rest In Paradise ,Jeff ~ don’t raise to much heck in heaven !
Szymczak Racers says
He will be missed. Thank you for all you did to support Muscular Dystrophy with Fill the Boot. You gave us strength to live our lives to the fullest.
Mary Nelson says
I will hold your family in thought and prayer. I will always have found memories of Jeff from the time we worked together at St. Luke’s Hospital.