Harold Algot Ericson

April 27, 1939 ~ July 5, 2009
Harold Algot Ericson, 70, of Manlius, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009, at home. Harold was born April 27, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois to Harold and Gladys (Erickson) Ericson. He married Donna J. Stier on December 4, 1966 in Manlius, Illinois. She survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Amber (Mike) Brummit of Rock Island, IL, Liz (Greg) Spurgetis of Moline, IL, Erica (Matt) Strausberger of Gurnee, IL; 5 grandchildren, Eric, Sam, and Sarah Spurgetis, Madalynn and Michael Brummit; one brother Fred Ericson of Princeton. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Ann Jobes. Harold graduated from Manlius High School in 1957. He worked for Kraft Foods, in Manlius for 10 years. He retired from LTV Steel, Hennepin, IL after 34 years. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manlius, Walnut American Legion #179, Rock Falls VFW #5418, Manlius Sportsman Club, and Village Trustee for 12-years and former Fire Chief for Manlius Fire Department. He served in the Air Force in Guam as an A2C. Memorials may be directed to Manlius Rescue Squad, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manlius or Bureau Valley School Foundation. Services will be at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manlius; Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., with the Rev. Susan Davenport officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Church. Inurnment will be in the Manlius Cemetery at a later date.
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