Died Thursday December 12, 2019 at Methodist Fremont Health
Mike was born February 15, 1930 in Platte County, Nebraska to Mildred 'Kallberg' and George Ericson. He was baptized June 1, 1930 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa and confirmed there June 3, 1945. He attended school in Genoa, graduating from high school in 1946. He then attended Luther College in Wahoo for 1 year and Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for 2 years and graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956.
He was a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director for 36 years and retired after 25 years with Service Corporation International in Chicago, Illinois in 1992. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and spent most of his military duties in France. He was a 30 year Kiwanian in Chicago. He held a private pilot license for many years. He and his companion Maxine traveled for 17 years in his motor home, touring across the United States.
He was a member of the Fremont Antique Car Club and was proud to show his 1948 Ford and 1956 Plymouth Savoy. He was a member of the Prairie Region Plymouth Owners Club and also the Early Ford U.S. Club of America. He loved his cars! He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church east of Fremont.
He is survived by his special friend and companion of nearly 30 years, Maxine Herring; his sister Jean Wrage of Fremont,; sister-in-law Dee Ericson of Omaha; several nieces and nephews and his furry pet Oscar the cat.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ron.
The memorial service will be 10:30am, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church east of Fremont. The Rev. Sean Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Genoa, Nebraska at a later date. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church or the Dodge County Humane Society.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
JoAnn Morgan
Fremont, NE Sunday, December 15, 2019 What a caring and kind gentleman. To Maxine, Jean and entire family, I offer my most sincere sympathy and love.Chad Seitz
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 14, 2019 To Maxine and the Herring family: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mike. I always enjoyed talking to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. The Seitz family: Chad, Randi, Kati, Kameryn and Emersyn.