Jon Alan Erickson was born March 20, 1946 in Willmar, Minnesota to Edward and Ella (Johnson) Erickson.  He graduated from Willmar High School, class of 1965.  He married Essie Mead July 3, 1965 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar.  He grew up in the Willmar area and the couple moved to Paynesville and eventually to Foley in 1969.  Jon worked as a meat cutter for Jack & Jill, Coborns and the Foley Locker.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and made several memorable trips to Canada.  He especially enjoyed his family, camping, riding side-by-side with his many friends and spending time with his grandchildren and his faithful hunting dogs.  Jon was a charter member and First Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 298 and a member of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Essie, Foley, son, Chad (Sherry) of Foley and grandchildren; Amanda Sovia, Michael Erickson and Ashton Erickson, 2 step grandson, 9 great grandchildren and half siblings: Shirley, Sharene, Steve and brothers and sisters-in-laws: Elmer (Shirley), Mary Nordin, Martha Masters, Harvey (Julie), Carol (Dann) Hustoft, David (Bonnie), Chuck (Lynn), Laurie (Steve) and Joe (Lisa).  He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 step great granddaughter, brother-in-law, Roy Mead, sister-in-law, Betty Miller and half brother, Stew.