In Memoriam
Circle Sanctuary Community member, Eric Erickson died on Friday, February 27, 2009 at his rural Spring Green, Wisconsin home after a long battle with cancer.
Eric was born on November 27, 1956 in Madison, Wisconsin, and is survived by his wife Bronwyn (Bonnie) and their daughter Bryn. He also is survived by two sons and a daughter from a previous marriage, and by brothers, sisters, his father, and numerous other family members. His mother, Pat Donohue, was also a member of Circle Sanctuary and her cremains are buried at Circle Cemetery.
Eric, a Pagan Marine veteran, was one of the founding members of the Order of the Pentacle. He also assisted with the Veteran Pentacle Quest. His iron sculpture, honoring Pagan military dead, is at Veterans' Ridge of Circle Cemetery.
Eric and his life were honored in a public memorial on March 6 in Spring Green, Wisconsin and will be again honored in July 2009 at a private rite for family and friends at Circle Cemetery near Barneveld, Wisconsin.
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REMEMBERING Eric Erickson on Friday, March 6, 2009
Memorial events honoring Eric Erickson and celebrating his life were held on Friday, March 6 in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home
780 North Winsted Street
Spring Green, WI 53588
phone: (608) 588-2181
Noon - 1 pm: Visitation
1 - 2 pm: Memorial Service conducted by Rev. Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary followed by military rites by the Spring Green American Legion Post #253
After the service, a Memorial Luncheon was held at:
Spring Green American Legion Post 253
137 North Washington Street
Spring Green, Wisconsin
OBITUARY from Eric's family in area newspapers:
Eric Rudolph Erickson, our beloved and amazing husband, father, brother and friend, passed away at home on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 52. He was born on Nov. 27, 1956, in Madison to Rudolph and Patricia (Hunter) Erickson. He graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1974 after which he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served our country honorably for six years. A loving and devoted husband and father of four, Eric was most commonly admired for his compassion for others and his sense of humor which was with him until the end. He is survived by his wife, Bronwyn "Bonnie" Erickson of Spring Green; his stepfather, Neil Donohue of Zephyrhills, Fla.; his sons, Eric Erickson Jr. and Lucas (Sarah) Erickson; his daughters, Amanda (Bill Van Cuyk) Erickson and Bryn Erickson; 6 and 1/2 grandchildren; siblings, Donald (Debi) Donohue, Mark (Mary) Erickson, Liz (Ben) Oldenburg, Karin (Larry) Austin, Cheryal (Kevin) Boles, Greg (Marian) Erickson, Ted (Leslie) Erickson, Dan (Karla) Donohue and Kathy (Mike) McWilliams; 17 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
LINKS & additional places to post condolence messages:
Eric's Story, Journal & Guestbook:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ericerickson
Donations to Circle Cemetery in Eric's name:
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/donate
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Eric Erickson receives Veteran Pentacle Quest medal from Selena Fox on Veterans' Day 2007 at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve in Wisconsin.
VA-issued gravestone for Eric to be dedicated at Circle Cemetery in July 2009.
Eric's Memorial Service Altar: March 6, 2009, Spring Green, Wisconsin
Eric's photo & family tartan on Memorial Altar.
Eric Erickson at the dedication of his sculpture at Veterans Ridge at Circle Cemetery on Veterans Day 2007.
Eric's Sculpture in Circle Cemetery
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