It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dean Erikson of Salem, South Dakota, born in Canova, South Dakota, who passed away on September 24, 2021, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dean Erikson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Carl Erikson and Christine Erikson (Hansen); his former life partner Leona Heiberger; his daughter Kristy; his grandson Adam; and his siblings, Clarence (Alice), Herbert (Stella), Myrtle Osterberg (Kermit), Edwin (Selma), Vernie, Arnold (Beverly), Ethel Koehler (Earl) and Marlene Erikson.

He is survived by : his wife Lorene; his children, Barb Erpenbach (Joe) of Howard, Kim Zens (Mike) of Rapid City, Kevin Erikson (Darla) of Salem and Royce Erikson (Jamie) of Marion; and his stepchildren, Dan Lunders, Diane Peterson (Jim), Lory Tendler (Terry), Lynn Gottlob (Jim) and Mary Haupt (Rick). He is also survived by 11 step-grandchildren and 22 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinzley Funeral Home