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Richard Erickson Obituary

Erickson, Richard A. 54, beloved husband of Sharon (nee Hessling), loving father of Richard D. and Karrie L. (Scott) Cummings, proud grandfather of Nicole, Cody and Jackson, dear brother of Vicky (Mike) White, Dawn Campbell and Randi Riordan, cherished son of the late David and Esther, uncle to many. Funeral service Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 4 until 9 p.m. For info 708-636-1200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 19, 2007.

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Marie Heine Swanson

September 5, 2007

Sharon, So sorry to hear about Rick. Wish I would have known and I would have been at the service. I shared many a fun time with my brothers, Ed and Bill, along with Rick playing outside and eating lunch at our house with him. Love,

ed heine

August 27, 2007

Sharon: I just got word from Bill Hessling of Rick's passing. So sorry to hear and that me & Bill (my brother) were not aware as we certainly would've been at the services. The 3 of us spent many of yrs growing up together. I know Rick had health issues yrs ago but, wasn't aware he he was still facing them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Ed (& Bill Heine)

John & Diana Kohler

August 23, 2007

Dear Sharon, Ricky and Kerri, I've know you all so long it's very hard to tell you how sad we were to hear about Rick. I remember going to your wedding. That was a joyous day. It's time to start remembering all the good, fun times you had as a family. It will take time to start healing, things will never be better just easier to deal with. I know you'll all miss him very much but at least you know he's at peace. He fought a very long, hard fight with valor. Everyone who ever had the honor of meeting and getting to know Rick was certainly blessed.
For sure he's in Heaven watching over everyone.

Our prayers to all.

Kent Herald

August 19, 2007

The world has lost a great man. You touched the hearts of so many people. You will always remain in my heart and thoughts forever, you were like a brother I never had.

Jon Risor

August 19, 2007

We will all miss you at work! you taught me a lot at work through my apprenticeship. you were a though hard fighter with all the knocks you took with your health.

Tracy Enochs

August 19, 2007

Aunt Sharon, Rick and Karrie,

I'm very sorry that I can't make it to the services. Please know that I'm thinking about all of you and all my love is there with you. I will miss Uncle Rick very much - he was a wonderful uncle and was always the kind of father that I always wished that I had. I love you all very much.

Love,

Tracy

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