Gale D. Erickson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gale D. Erickson of Grafton, North Dakota, who passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gale D. Erickson to show support.
As Gale departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gale may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gale leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Erickson and Adaline Erickson; his wife Shirley Gehrls; and his siblings, Harriet Erickson (Melbe) of Greenbush, MN, Jay Erickson of Greenbush, MN and Mylo "Roy" Erickson of Tucson, AZ..
He is survived by: his sons, Dale Erickson (Carol) of Manitoba, CA, David Erickson (Teresa) of Grafton, ND, Danny Erickson (Julie) of Bismarck, ND, Don Erickson (Deanne "Dee") of Wassilla, AK and Dennis Erickson (Violet) of Grand Fork, ND. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
