Gordon C. Erikson, 87, of Eagle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Lake Country Health Services.
Gordon was born on Sept. 7, 1938 in Eagle, the son of Leo and Mary (Parsons) Erikson. He grew up on the family farm and was a 1956 graduate of Palmyra High School. On July 25, 1964, Gordon was united in marriage to M. Karen Stockholm at the United Methodist Church in Whitewater. The couple would go on to enjoy 60 years of marriage together until Karen’s passing in 2025. Gordon farmed for the majority of his working career and was very proud of his farming heritage. He and Karen also owned and operated the Gift Hutch of Whitewater for quite a few years and enjoyed that work. For leisure, Gordon enjoyed traveling, mostly to Florida, South Dakota, Branson, Missouri, and Alaska. He and Karen made many wonderful memories together. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, his love of the Green Bay Packers, and his generosity. Gordon will be missed by those he leaves behind.
Gordon is survived by his nieces and nephews, Amanda Erikson, Eric (Silvia) Bergholtz, Carl Johanson, Bradley (Sandra) Bergholtz, Jess (Ross) Slocum, and Henry Slocum; his sister-in-law Donna (the late Raymond) Erikson, and a number of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his dear wife, M. Karen Erikson; and his brother, Raymond L. Erikson.
Memorials in Gordon’s honor may be made to the Eagle Historical Society in lieu of flowers.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at The Gibson Family Funeral Home, 499 Elkhorn Road, Eagle. The Rev. Duane Goetsch will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Gordon will be laid to rest in Oak Ridge Cemetery immediately following the service.
Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Eagle and Palmyra is serving the family. To place an online condolence, please visit www.gibsonfuneral.com.