Douglas V. Ericksen's Obituary
Douglas Vern Ericksen, age 77, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Muskegon, MI. Douglas was born on May 7, 1947, in Muskegon to his parents Harold and Irene (Josephson) Ericksen. On July 25, 1981, he married Louise Evelyn Hill, they were married for 43 blissful years. He was preceded in passing by his father Harold, mother Irene, brother Normie, sister Lois (Ericksen) Betka, brother Dennis and brother LeRoy. He is survived by his wife Louise, son Tom, and daughter Tracy along with brother Larry Ericksen, sister Pamela Ericksen, sister Connie (Ericksen) Engweller as well as many nieces and nephews. Douglas worked for City of Muskegon for 32 and half years as a civil engineer with his degree from Western Michigan University in Industrial Engineering. He enjoyed working outdoors in his yard, watching the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions, and going to Mr. Quick’s with his brother-in-law Gene Betka. A memorial will be held at a later time for family. Arrangements by the Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave, Muskegon MI 49442.
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