Leslie Erickson 

Leslie D. Erickson, the son of John and Gerda (Thomsen) Erickson, was born on Jan. 3, 1923, on a farm near Superior, Nebraska. He died July 10, 2024, at the Kingswood Court in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 101 years, 6 months, 7 days. 

Les attended Pleasant Dale Elementary and Superior High School graduating in 1941. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was married to the love of his life Byrl Intermill, for 58 years and raised three children from this union. He was a dedicated farmer for more than 70 years, who asked, "Is the corn tasseling?" on the day before he died. He was a man of genuine kindness, self-sacrifice and humility. He served in the military during World War II, and was stationed in Japan for one year. He enjoyed the Cadams community and the people who lived there. 

Les was a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion, VFW and Danish Brotherhood. In his later years, he was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing produce with all, including the mailman. Family was profoundly important, and he was never caught with an empty candy dish for the kiddos. Les had an easy smile and a positive outlook on life.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kenneth; and brothers, LaVern, LeRoy and Leonard.

He is survived by his daughter, Mel (Jim) Rempe of Superior; and his son, Keith (Joanne) Erickson of Phoenix, Arizona; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

His funeral was at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13, at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, with Pastor Mike Sander officiating. Music was "Amazing Grace" by Ty Rempe and "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" and "How Great Thou Art," provided by Vickie Nielsen and Ivan Miller.

Pallbearers were Sam Rempe, Ty Rempe, Dave Erickson, Marc Erickson, Ron Rempe and Curt Jensen. Honorary pallbearers were Daryl Jensen, Leo Blackstone, Ron Hofts, Kenny Corman and Kirk Erickson.

Interment with military honors conducted by V.F.W. Post No. 3355 and the American Legion St. Mihel Post No. 103 was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials may be made to Brodstone Healthcare Foundation.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home Funeral Home of Superior was in charge of the arrangements.