Robert Charles Erickson's Obituary
Robert Charles Erickson, age 68, of Chanute, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Robert was born on August 4, 1948 in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the son of Kile and Flora (Edmondson) Erickson.
Robert graduated from Chanute High School in 1966. He was very proud of his service in the United States Navy. Robert worked as a control operator of gas lines for William’s Pipeline in Tulsa, OK.
Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening in his spare time. He always had a love for animals. Robert will be greatly missed.
Robert is survived by:
Mother:
Flora Erickson of Chanute, KS
Daughter:
Emily McBee and children, Chloe and David of Olathe
Sisters:
Gloria Phillips and husband Don of Chanute, KS
Rosemary Mitchell and husband Tom of Thayer, KS
Cindy Finley and husband Mike of Chanute, KS
Suzanne Woodard and husband Tom of Palm Coast, FL
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Robert was preceded in death by his dad, Kile and his son, Thomas “Tommy”.
A Visitation will be held at a later day in August at Countryside Funeral Home Johnson Chapel at 101 N. Highland in Chanute. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the Castaways Animal Shelter and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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