Margaret Erickson

Margaret Bridget Erickson, daughter of John and Josephine (Mattheisen) McGee, was born on February 27, 1905 in Six Mile Grove Township, Swift County, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm near Danvers, MN and attended country school and the Church of the Visitation in Danvers. Being the third oldest of ten children, she helped her father with fieldwork and chores, and helped her mother with housework and the care of younger siblings. When Dr. Kolset of Benson moved his practice to Sanborn, MN in 1924, Margaret moved to Sanborn and worked as his assistant until 1931. On February 7, 1931 she was united in marriage to Clarence A. Erickson at the Old Westbrook Lutheran Church parsonage. After marriage, the couple farmed for many years in Cottonwood County and raised their daughter, Clarice Marjorie, who was born on February 20, 1933. In 1958, Clarence and Margaret retired to Sauk Centre, MN and bought a resort. In 1960, they returned to Lamberton. Clarence passed away on January 2, 1976. Margaret continued to live in Lamberton until her death on August 18, 2012, except for a few years she spent in Ivanhoe, MN in order to be near her daughter. Margaret was a member of Highwater Lutheran Church, where she participated in women's groups, Bible study, quilting, and the Kitchen Band. She was also a charter member of the Highwater Friendly Garden Club. She loved to garden and work outdoors, read, knit and crochet, play games and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a volunteer at Valley View Manor, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Margaret is survived by her grandchildren: Richard (Maureen) Schmidt of Clara City, MN; Bradley (Janine) Schmidt of Brownsburg, IN; Rita (Jon) Dienst of Dubuque, IA; Michael Schmidt (Pat Layman) of Willmar, MN. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren Lindsay and William (Lindsey) Schmidt; Brian and Erica Schmidt; Marissa and Kendra Dienst; Tyler, Christian, and Logan Schmidt, a great-great-granddaughter Breanna Schmidt; a sister-in-law: Evelyn McGee of Benson, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter and two sons-in-law Otto Schmidt and Walter Schoper, all nine brothers and sisters, and great-grandson Aaron Schmidt. First Visitation 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, August 23, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, Lamberton 502 S. Main Lamberton, Minnesota, United States 56152 Interment Information Highwater Lutheran Cemetery 24250 Co. Rd. 5 Lamberton, Minnesota, United States