Leonard “Corky” L. Erickson, 79 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his home in Long Prairie, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating. Burial took place in Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. A visitation will be held from 3-6 P.M. on Sunday, November 30, 2025 and from 10-11 A.M. on Monday, December 1, 2025 all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN.
Corky was born on June 26, 1946, in Burnhamville Township, Morrison County, Minnesota, to the late Ray and Margaret Erickson. He grew up in the Swanville area, where he attended school and graduated from Swanville High School with the Class of 1965. On July 8, 1967, Corky was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kempenich at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, Minnesota. After high school, he worked on the North Shore doing road construction. In 1966, he began his long career at Hart Press in Long Prairie, Minnesota, where he dedicated 36 years of service. Following his retirement, he continued to stay active by maintaining roads for Bruce Township in Todd County. In his free time, Corky enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and taking memorable trips to Alaska to visit family. Above all, he cherished being surrounded by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and love for the simple joys in life.
Corky is survived by his sons, Cory Erickson of Royalton, MN, Jason (Manu) Erickson, Elk River, MN; daughters, Tammy Erickson of Anchorage, AK, Dottie (Tim) Herrick Soldotna, AK, LaDonna Erickson, Randall, MN, Holly (Shawn) Koroll, Kenai, AK, Heidi (Steve) Dambacher, Kenai, AK; sister, Sandy Erickson of Kenai, AK; sister-in-law, Marg Voge of St. Petersburg, FL; 28 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren with two more great-grandchildren on the way; and many longtime family friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Margaret Erickson and wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Erickson.
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