Ralph David Erickson 78, Springfield, MO. passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, after a long illness. He was born on February 17, 1942, in Springfield, MO. to James and Mabel (Brashears) Erickson. Ralph was a member of Pathways Methodist Church. He was a retired manager for the Penthouse Furniture Company and was a United States Army veteran. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan. He was known as a family man who loved to spend time with his family. He was also known as one who loved to help others, going out of his way to do so.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Arthur. He is survived by his wife, Della, three sons: James David Erickson (Cheryl), Randal Scott Erickson (Nichole), and Timothy Erickson, one daughter: Gina Rogers (Kerry), seven grandchildren and two great-grand daughters.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow in Marshfield, MO. city cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Pathways Methodist Church.