Loretta A. Erickson Obituary (1926

Loretta Ann Erickson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Arborview Memory Care Facility in Wisconsin Rapids. A memorial service will be held for Loretta in the spring of 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Loretta was born on June 25, 1926 in Wisconsin Rapids to Walter and Ella (Kuenhold) Hoefs. She attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. Loretta married Richard Erickson on April 7, 1945 in Wisconsin Rapids. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage until his passing on May 5, 2003. Loretta was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church she served in the Ladies Aide and devoted much of her time organizing funeral meals with Ceci Brahmstead, Georgia Petta, Pat Koch, Betty Rasmussen and several other ladies. She also loved being part of the quilt group and making special quilts for several mission trips and her own grandchildren. Loretta also took a great interest in sewing and lovely embroider needlework. Loretta cherished her time being a homemaker and was always there for her family. Loretta is survived by her children: Jean Van Lysal and Diane (Bill) Butler; grandchildren: Jeff (Lori) Van Lysal, Sean (Anne) Van Lysal, Steven (Shari) Van Lysal, Jonathan Butler, Michael (Katie) Butler, Steven (Christine) Butler, and Kelly (Regan) Delaney; great-grandchildren: Todd Pitsch, Hannah Pitsch Siemen, Andy Van Lysal, Benjamin Van Lysal, Amy Van Lysal, Brooks Butler, Bridget Butler, Hannah Butler, Blake Butler, Halle Butler, Callan Delaney, and Quinn Delaney; Siblings: Roger Hoefs and Leona Dhein. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, parents Walter and Ella Hoefs; sister: Helen Wirth and sister-in-law Romelle Hoefs; brothers-in-law: Bernard Wirth and Donald Dhein. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caring staffs of the Renaissance Assisted Living Facility and Arborview Memory Care Facility of Wisconsin Rapids, for keeping our mother safe giving her loving care. Also, the many care givers in her last few weeks treated her so gently made her laugh and were treated to her outspoken humor.