Michael “Mickey” Erickson, 84, of St. Joseph passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Mickey was born on February 5, 1942 to Joe and Geraldine (Patton) Erickson. He grew up in Barnard, MO, surrounded the love of his family including his grandparents Ed and Ola Patton, his mother Gerrie, and his favorite aunt Pauline along with other aunts, uncles and cousins.

In 1963, Mickey married the love of his life Karen Pew, and they began their life together in St. Joseph, MO. After only 5 years, his life was forever altered. He became disabled by multiple sclerosis in 1967.

He leaves behind his wife; Karen, daughter; Amy (Tom) Davis and grandson; Brennan.

Mickey always wanted to hear about family and old friends. Everyone who visited him would at some point hear “Don’t get mad, but I want to ask you something” which was always followed by an update about whoever was on his mind at the time.

Mickey will be remembered for his love of family and those memories created through the stories that he shared.

He was preceded in death by his, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who greeted him in heaven.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel.

A private family inurnment will be held at the Barnard Cemetery at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the South Nodaway Alumni Scholarship Fund in his name. Donations will be accepted at South Nodaway School, 209 Morehouse Street, Barnard, MO. 64423.