Mr. Wilbur [Will] G. Ericson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wilbur [Will] Ericson passed away peacefully in his sleep at Friendship Village West in Chesterfield, Missouri on Sunday February 7th, 2016 of natural causes. Mr. Ericson arrived into this life on October 18, 1924, the son of Ruth (Truedson) and C. George Ericson, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois with his younger brother Hartley Charles. Will is survived by his brother Hartley (Jan); and sons: Kyle (Michelle) Ericson, with Tyler (Courtney) and Justin and his son Maksym, Will’s great grandson; Gary (Trisha) Ericson, with Jason and Kristy (Kyle); Kevin Ericson with Madeline, Allison, and David; and daughter-in-law Janet Ericson with Connor (Emily). In addition to Ruth Irene (Giese) Ericson, cherished wife of 58 years who passed away in 2011, beloved mother of five sons and their families, Will was preceded in death by his son G. Dean Ericson, who departed this earth in 2007, and Dean’s twin brother Dale Gene, taken in 1948, three days after birth. Will never knew an older brother, Haddon George, stillborn in 1922. A memorial service will take place Saturday February 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the theatre at Friendship Village West, 15201 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, Missouri. A reception will immediately follow the service. Mr. Ericson’s ashes will be interred in the pedestal of a carved stone bench, alongside Ruth, already erected at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery, 740 N Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO (on Mason, just north of Ladue Road). With Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MAF - Mission Aviation Fellowship. Friends may sign the family's online guest book at valhallafunerals.net.

Mr. Wilbur [Will] G. Ericson

October 18, 1924 - February 7, 2016