Obit for ERICKSON, Gertie (COBB) (b.1922 d.2005), Murray Co., MN
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Gertie Erickson was born on July 4, 1922 at Ravenscroft, Tennessee to 
James and Frances Randolph Cobb. She grew up and attended school in Glade 
Creek, TN. On January 15, 1942 she and Robert Erickson were married at 
Scottsboro, Alabama. Together they lived in Tennessee and Iowa for a short 
time before moving to Slayton. Gertie worked as an egg candler at the 
Slayton Produce for many years. She later was the manager of the Slayton 
Rest Home for 13 years. Bob passed away on March 3, 1978. Gertie then 
cleaned homes and offices until her retirement in 1996. Gertie entered 
the Slayton Manor Care Center in 1999 and passed away there on January 
20, 2005 at the age of 82. She was an active and faithful member of the 
First Presbyterian Church of Slayton and belonged to the U.P.W., taught 
Sunday School for over 30 years, gave numerous Sweetheart Luncheons and 
organized many Christmas programs. Her favorite pastimes included 
collecting recipes and cookbooks, gardening and flowers, going to rummage 
sales and spending time with her family. 

Survivors include one son, David and his wife, Michelle of rural Slayton; 
three grandchildren, Rachel Hoard, and her husband Ron of Rapid City, SD, 
Lucas Erickson and his wife, Jasmine of Minntonka, MN, and Sarah Erickson 
of rural Slayton, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob, two 
brothers and one sister. 

Funeral Services were held at First Presbyterian Church Slayton, MN on 
January 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Rollin Haynes officiating. 
The organist is Cheri Paulsen. The pallbearers are Richard Wajer, Kevin 
Johansen, Branch Haken, Bruce Haken, James Tims, and Don Cochran Interment 
at the Slayton Cemetery, Slayton, MN. Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton was 
charge of arrangements. 

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 23 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the 
Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton and one hour prior to the services at the 
Church on Monday.