March 31, 1944 — August 10, 2025

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Age 81, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on August 10, 2025.

Preceded in death by daughter, Lorena; and brother, Johnny Nelson.

Survived by husband, Richard; children, Karlyn “Kari” Erickson, Janel (David) Schelzel, and Carl (Andrea) Erickson; grandchildren, Hannah Novillo Erickson, George Schelzel, Ingrid Schelzel, Kjersten Erickson, Iaan Erickson, and Nathaniel Erickson; great-grandson, Winston Schelzel; and sisters, Sharon (Don) Rahn and Janice Winnes.

Funeral service 10:30 AM Thursday, August 14 at North Heights Lutheran Church (Roseville Campus), 2701 N. Rice St., Roseville. Visitation from 9:30-10:30 AM Thursday at the church. Interment Rice Lake Cemetery, Braham, MN.

The service will be livestreamed using the link below.

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