Arnieta M. "Neat" Erickson's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa

Arnieta M. "Neat" Erickson

February 24, 1933 - January 8, 2026 (92 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Arnieta M. "Neat" Erickson's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa

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Behr's Funeral Home

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Arnieta M. "Neat" Erickson

February 24, 1933 - January 8, 2026 (92 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Arnieta M. Erickson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Arnieta M. Erickson of Dubuque, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Arnieta left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Arnieta M. Erickson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Schmitt and Mary Schmitt (Weidemann); her husband Robert Erickson; her daughter Kim Simon; her daughter-in-law Beth "Buttons" Erickson; her siblings, Marie Evan (Kelly), Evelyn Lucas (Elmer), Selina Waters (Dale), Leo Schmitt, Lavern Schmitt (Lil), Jerome Schmitt (Jo), Geneva Arlen (Charles), Verlyn Schmitt (Blanche), Eldon Schmitt (Joan), Doris Schmitt and Luella Hammerand; and her in-laws, Maxine Honey (Herb) and Marlene Boland (Jack).

She is survived by: her children, Pam Pfohl (Milt) of Kieler, WI, Kevin Erickson (Lisa) of Dubuque, IA, Kerry Erickson (Stacey) of Dubuque, IA, Kelly Erickson (Vicki) of Dubuque, IA, Jill Wiebusch (Kenny) of Beaumont, TX and Korey Erickson of Oshkosh, WI; her son-in-law Ron Simon; and her siblings-in-law, Virgil Hammerand of Sherrill, IA and Nancy Roth of Sunshine, AZ.. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Behr's Funeral Home



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Jan 14

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Behr Funeral Home
1491 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Jan 14

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Behr Funeral Home
1491 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Jan 15

Funeral service

St. Raphael Cathedral
231 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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