Mavis Erickson

Memorial services for Mavis Erickson, 83, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Tricia Mattson officiating.  Interment was in the Springfield City Cemetery.

Mrs. Erickson died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Mavis Violet Erickson was born on Sept. 1, 1933, to Elmer and Ida (Schwantes) Hauptli in Willow Lake Township. She was a graduate of Wabasso High School Class of 1951. On Feb. 12, 1956, Mavis was united in marriage to Glen Erickson at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. She worked for Oak Grove Dairy, was a carhop for 13 years at Mama G’s Drive-in, Ochs Brick and Tile Company as a bookkeeper, and Springfield Floral. She was a 60+ year member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was a part of the Mary Magdalene Circle, taught Sunday School, and was a Bible study leader. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mavis enjoyed bowling, camping, gardening, flowers, dancing, wintering in Arizona for over 20 years, and assisting with bingo at St. John Lutheran Home. 

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Glen; children, Steven (Joan) Erickson of Marshall, Nancy (Gary) Renner of Springfield, Paul Erickson of  Mankato, and Tom (Corinna) of Breckenridge; grandchildren, Chad Erickson, Corey Erickson, Lucas Ryan, Cassy Burton, Lacey Ryan, Emily Erickson, Dominic Erickson, Ana Erickson, and Andy Renner; great grandchildren,  Cole Erickson, Sullivan Ryan, Levi Burton, Finnegan Ryan, and Graham Ryan; sister, Violet “Vi” (John) Johnston of Olivia; and sister-in-law, Alice Baumann of Alexandria. Mavis was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Elton Hauptli.

Sturm Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.