WEBSTER – Ronald H. Erickson, 63, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Oakwood Rehab & Nursing Center after an illness.
He leaves a daughter, Julie L. Erickson of Webster; a son, Steven M. Erickson and his wife Jessica L. Giancola of Hudson; a stepson, Christian F. Gassner of Webster; 3 brothers, Carl L. Erickson of Leicester, Paul B. Erickson of Zion, IL and David Erickson and his wife Dorothy of Worcester; a sister, Rhoda Trapasso and her husband Francis of Worcester; 5 aunts and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy L. Erickson.
He was born and raised in Worcester, a son of Runar H. and Beverly (Chapman) Erickson. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. He lived in Shrewsbury before moving to Webster in 1993.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Erickson worked as a printer at Norton Company in Worcester for 31 years, retiring in 2010.
He was formerly a member of Sacred Heart Church in Worcester. He enjoyed horse racing and was an ardent Boston Red Sox fan.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 31, in the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling period will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Friday in the funeral home.