Matthew Patrick Erickson

Matthew Patrick Erickson, 29, of Chatfield, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in an automobile accident near Winona.

Matthew was born September 17, 1984 to Steven and Deborah (Henry) Erickson in Rochester.

He attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2003. He worked as an Agriculture Technician for Benson Farm Service of Lewiston. Matt was a loving person who brought a smile to everyone's face. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, fishing, hunting, and anything that could involve fun. He also enjoyed working in the agriculture industry and was pleased to have recently moved closer to home. Matthew was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his parents: Steven and Deborah, of rural Chatfield, two brothers: Chad (Annie Hongerholt) of Ham Lake, MN and Seth (Jessica) Erickson of Lanesboro, one sister: Kery (Kevin Weatherly) of Chatfield. His niece Hailey Erickson also survives.

Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 10 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro with Pastor Roger Lokker of Greenleafton Reformed Church officiating. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursday at the church. Burial will follow the service at Pilot Mound Cemetery in rural Chatfield.

The family prefers memorials to Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Bruce's Legacy (search, rescue, and recovery volunteer organization), or your local search, rescue, and recovery organization.

"He cared how people felt, not what they thought about him"