David Erickson

David Lew Erickson of Saint Cloud, MN, passed away on May 20, 2026. David was born March 22, 1960 to Lewis Erickson and Lucille (Tufte) Erickson in Zumbrota, MN.

In 1964 David moved to Fergus Falls, MN where he graduated from high school in 1978.

He then attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis and received his radio announcing certificate. Dave worked at various radio stations in Texas and Iowa. He finished his career in radio at stations in Fargo, ND, and in Spicer and St. Cloud MN.

David was creative with a quick wit and a unique sense of humor. He enjoyed music, history, video games, watching sports, and movies.

He fought courageously nearly all his life with the degenerative disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He was always fiercely independent, with an incredible spirit and determination to make his life the best it could be given his difficult situation.

He leaves siblings Jane (Jerry Schmitz), Judy (Luther Rotto), Larry (Luann Klindworth-Erickson) and Jonathan, a number of nieces and nephews, and his very special friend and caregiver Ervin Murdo.

Keeping with Dave's wishes, no formal services will take place.