Larry Wayne Erickson 

09/07/1945-01/31/2026

Larry W. Erickson, age 80, of Woodbury MN, passed away on January 31, surrounded by family and friends at United Hospital in St. Paul from complications following bowel obstruction surgery.   He was born on 09/07/45 in St. Paul,  Minnesota. 

Preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Jean (Buesing) Erickson, parents Leonard and Lorraine (Hannegraf) Erickson, and his brother Lon Erickson. 

Survived by his brother Loren Erickson; niece and nephews Lara (Paul Falken) Erickson,  Tyler Erickson (Bessie), and Lucas Erickson;  Sister-in-law Karen Peterson (David) and brothers-in-law David Buesing (Julie) and Arthur Buesing (Joy Carmichael); nieces and nephews-in-law Andrew Peterson (Sheila), Heather Holbrook (Scott), Kristi Heiling (Dustin), Mitch Irvin (Kathy), Jennifer Buesing,  Matt Buesing,  Nicole Frank;  many grand nieces and nephews; and many friends. 

Larry was a graduate of Sibley High School.  He was a graduate of the University of MN School of Dentistry. His careers included aviation with 3M, and many years in Dentistry.  His interests had included flying/general aviation,  hunting, traveling, and boating.

On June 29, 1991 Larry married Bonnie at the Breezy Point Chapel.  They enjoyed traveling,  and boating with friends in Hudson WI and in Cape Coral FL.

A combined Celebration of Life is planned for both Larry and Bonnie on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 2pm-6pm at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Dr., White Bear Lake, MN.