Robert L. Erickson

Robert Lee Erickson, age 79 of Westby, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Robert Lee Erickson, age 79 of Westby, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1928 in LaCrosse to Sigurd and Stella (Anderson) Erickson. On January 3, 1952 Robert was united in marriage to Donna Erlandson at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. He was a teacher and principal at area schools for 39 years and a member of Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. In addition to his wife, Donna, he is survived by his children: Robert Lee (Laurie) Erickson, Sue Ellen (Bruce) Brye and Randall John (Susan) Erickson; four grandchildren: Eric Bruce Brye, Adam Richard Erickson, Matthew Robert Erickson and Emily Ann Erickson; one brother, David (Kathy) Erickson; sisters-in-law: Joyce (Ed) Schoenbeck and Carol (George) Navrestad and family; four brothers-in-law: Sherman (Esther) Erlandson and family, Ernest (Margot) Erlandson and family, James Erlandson and Rod (Rita) Erlandson and family; nieces; nephews; other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law: Chester and Ivy (Sanding) Erlandson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Hallemeier will officiate with burial in the Coon Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be directed to Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church (500 S. Main Westby, WI 54667) Vernon Memorial Hospice House (407 S. Main, Viroqua, WI 54665), Westby Area School Fine Arts Foundation (P.O. Box 362, Coon Valley, WI 54623) or the charity of the donors choice. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.