Numerous fire departments from around the region were represented, and hundreds of people attended Ericksons funeral. Later becoming the Fun Grandpa, always ready for the next adventure. Ryan's brother, Ross Erickson, says it's hard to believe it's been a year. May 13, 2022 / 12:40 PM Ryan proudly served on the East Lake Lillian Township Board, Kandiyohi Power Cooperative Board and many other boards throughout the years. Pastor Jeff Schmitz, of Blomkest Baptist Church where Erickson was a member, shared his prepared remarks with the West Central Tribune. She focuses on local government, specifically the City of Willmar, and business. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. Ryan served on the Blomkest Fire Department for over 40 years. As soon as I ran inside I looked over my shoulder. There was an error processing your request. Many of which won 1st place. Losing Ryan is one thing, but not being there to help a brother out, that probably hurt the worst. MORE: Fire Dept. Let us know what's going on! He loved volunteer work with his favorite being the two mission trips to Bolivia using his plumbing expertise to enrich their communities. No, I cant say that. The worst damage WCCO crews have seen so far Thursday night hit towns and farms in western Minnesota. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. And its so hard because we are used to helping people out in the worst.. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. May 21, 2022 1 of 2 Image Dennis Benson Image Dennis Benson A large crowd attended the funeral of Ryan Erickson of rural Blomkest Friday afternoon at The Refuge Church in Willmar. I dont think any of us could say enough of his kindness, said Pastor Paul McCullough, chaplain with Minnesota Emergency Services. Low 57F. A man died Thursday night after storms knocked down a grain bin in Kandiyohi County. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at the Refuge Church in Willmar. Erickson died in the line of duty when a large grain bin was blown over by the high winds and fell on him as he was preparing to leave his farm to monitor storms. You have permission to edit this article. The caller reported that a storm had just blown over a large grain bin and a man was missing. Gov. His funeral was Friday at Refuge Church in Willmar. High 78F. MN 56201. MN 56201, The funeral service will be live-streamed at: https://tinyurl.com/ryanericksonfuneral, 17241 30th Street SE, Two fallen Minnesota firefighters will be honored this weekend at the National Firefighters' Memorial in Maryland. Success! Spending time with family and friends was Ryans favorite pastime. This is the Olson family seed barn. One person. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. For instance, Erickson meeting his wife, Kelly, on a trip to Mexico and having two daughters was probably not in the plan, nor was becoming the cool grandpa to his four grandchildren, the pastor said. Ryan Erickson Obituary, Death Cause: Blomkest volunteer firefighter, 63-year-old Ryan Erickson was killed in line-of-duty on Thursday evening while on his way to a storm-watching duty in west-central Minnesota. Please receive our heartfelt condolences. (Undated)--Two fallen Minnesota firefighters will be honored at the National Firefighters' Memorial in Maryland this weekend. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1977 and attended Willmar the Vo-Tech. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery near Blomkest. Marcus Peterson started serving as a volunteer firefighter at 18, the same as Erickson. Friends and colleagues attending the funeral for Blomkest firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson remembered him as a man who always showed up where he was needed, whether for fundraisers and events or to help friends and family. The daily news, sports, and eventsdelivered daily from Voice of Alexandria. A WCCO crew were in Willmar when, at 6:30 p.m., they witnessed a line of wind roar through and topple several trees. LAKE LILLIAN, Minn. (KFGO) - A Blomkest, Minnesota volunteer firefighter who was leaving his farm for storm-spotting duty died as a result of the storms that passed through west-central Minnesota Thurs. He loved working on DIY projects and could rig up anything. Erickson was killed in May of 2022 when a gust of wind lifted a grain bin from its foundation, sending it flying onto Erickson's truck as he was leaving his farm. He was over at my place putting a furnace in and Ryan was the one who grabbed me and he said, Youll be coming to the meeting on Tuesday. What for? The wind got so bad near our South Dakota border, it kicked up giant dust clouds, making travel difficult. Ryan L. Erickson, age 63, of rural Blomkest, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, May 12, from injuries received in a weather accident while serving on duty with the Blomkest Fire Department. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He had served more than 40 years with the department. He volunteered for over four decades. Walz had ordered flags flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset Friday, in honor and remembrance of Erickson. It was Ryan who grabbed me, said Paul Damhof. Many of which won 1. Friends and colleagues attending the funeral for Blomkest firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson remembered him as a man who always showed up where he was needed, whether for fundraisers and events or to help friends and family. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery near Blomkest. The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation says a visitation for Erickson will be held on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peterson Funeral Home in Willmar. Error! Friend of many. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Erickson was on storm watch on his own property when a grain bin fell on his car on May 12. He always looked forward to their community fundraising events, like turkey bingo and the annual fish fry. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Its sudden.". Ryan was always 100% invested in whatever he was doing. 700 Becker Ave SW, Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. After living the bachelor life for 39 years, he met the love of his life in a chance encounter on a trip to Mexico. Theres not a lot to say when it comes to tragedy. Ryan helped. Ryan was always 100% invested in whatever he was doing. In 2000, he married Kelly and became a proud parent to two girls whom he loved and treated as his own. He was the one who showed up to scenes. Erickson leaves behind his wife, Kelly, two grown daughters, and four grandchildren. His funeral will then be on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Refuge Church, also in Willmar. If anything, he talked too much, kind of like myself. This dairy farm near Murdock, MN was hit by tonight's storms. All Minnesota firefighters were invited to attend to support his family and celebrate his life. He was in my parents wedding. Blomkest firefighter Ryan Erickson, 63, who died in the line of duty on May 12, 2022, will be honored during the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend May 6 through May 7 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, according to a news release from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. I dont think any of us could say enough of his kindness, said Pastor Paul McCullough, chaplain with Minnesota Emergency Services. MURDOCK, Minn. (WCCO) -- A second night of dangerous weather has turned deadly. Also surviving is his mother, Evelyn Erickson-Paulson of Willmar and three siblings, Ross (and Margaret) Erickson of Willmar, Matt (and Rai-Anne) Erickson of Blomkest and Dana (and Tom) Roderick of Rockford, IL., besides other relatives and many friends. There will be a visitation Thursday night at Petersen Funeral Home in Willmar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as well as the church on Friday starting at 12:30 p.m. Gov. The organization is providing a 20-thousand-dollar death benefit to families of Minnesota first responders who die in the line of duty this year. Gov. He truly enjoyed his most recent endeavor working in sales at Perkins Lumber. Ryan helped. Describes Searching For One Of Their Own In Fatal Grain Bin Collapse. We are sad to announce that on May 12, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Ryan Leif Erickson (Willmar, Minnesota). "It hit. He was a good man. Jean Lemire Obituary: Cause of Death How Did she Die? www.petersonbrothers.com, Ryan Leif Erickson was born March 3, 1959, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Evie and Bob Erickson. First published on May 19, 2022 / 8:03 AM. He used to work at Mels 7-71 Truck Stop and visited with Erickson frequently when he stopped for gas and scratch-offs. @WCCO #nextweather pic.twitter.com/BBU4wDrfXF. He was one of the people who was the first to arrive to help those in need. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Blomkest, Hes always been a lifelong mentor, said fellow Blomkest firefighter Dan Brink. The National Weather Service says a grain bin fell on a car just before 7 p.m. Thursday in Kandiyohi County, killing a passenger inside. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Blomkest Mayor Doug Hopp called Erickson his "go-to person." Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. KSTP-TV, LLC Many of which won 1st place. Jennifer Kotila is a reporter for West Central Tribune of Willmar, Minnesota. Media were asked not to attend the funeral service itself. Paul Jurgens. He will be remembered as a great husband, father, grandpa, brother, son and friend. Khoshaba Malko Car Accident Obituary: Cause of Death How Did he Die. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office received the call to the rural Lake Lillian address at approximately 7 p.m. Thursday reporting Erickson missing after the bin blew down, according to a news release from the Sheriffs Office. The names of Blomkest Firefighter Ryan Erickson and Hopkins Assistant Chief James Scanlon will be inscribed into the bronze memorial. The names of Blomkest Firefighter Ryan Erickson and Hopkins Assistant Chief James Scanlon will be inscribed into the bronze memorial. We see that you have javascript disabled. Walz had ordered flags flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset Friday, in honor and remembrance of Erickson. Community members say he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who was quick to lend a hand in any way he could. Good luck leaving quickly once he got to chatting. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Everyone who spoke about Erickson thought of him as someone who was always there to help. They might not be able to attend the funeral service, so their obituary must be published on an online platform where they can view or share memories of their loved ones with others who have cared deeply about them while they were alive. He was crushed underneath the bin and later died. He loved his town and he was involved.. Tim Walz has ordered flags be flown at half-staff Friday in honor of Erickson. She noted he was well-known for his creativity, and was always the last float in the Blomkest parade because of it. Ryan treated each customer like family and was proud to be peoples go to guy.. She focuses on local government, specifically the City of Willmar, and business. A daily list of current funeral annoucements as heard on KXRA 1490 AM/100.3 FM. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Erickson was on storm watch on his own property when a. Sometimes we dont spend a lot of time thinking about Gods plans when things are clicking and going our way. Erickson, 63, died in the line of duty May 12 when a large grain bin was blown over by the high winds and fell on him as he was responding to storm-spotter duty with the Blomkest Fire Department. There was nothing anybody could have done. He was a good man. This email arrives only when there are cancellations or delays in the area. His family and friends are in our prayers during this difficult time. This email is the events of the area delivered daily from Voice of Alexandria. Ryan Erickson (Blomkest Fire Dept.) It's believed to be a line of duty death. We see that you have javascript disabled. For instance, Erickson meeting his wife, Kelly, on a trip to Mexico and having two daughters was probably not in the plan, nor was becoming the cool grandpa to his four grandchildren, the pastor said. She focuses on local government, specifically the City of Willmar, and business. He was over at my place putting a furnace in and Ryan was the one who grabbed me and he said, Youll be coming to the meeting on Tuesday. What for? Two fallen Minnesota firefighters will be honored this weekend at the National Firefighters' Memorial in Maryland. He was especially proud of his float creations for Blomkest Appreciation Day. He loved talking to people. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Around that time, strong storms blew into towns like Murdock near Willmar. Losing Ryan is one thing, but not being there to help a brother out, that probably hurt the worst. 1000 6th St SE, This could set his farmer customers back. 63-year-old Ryan Erickson was identified by the Kandiyohi . In Murdock, a seed barn was hit hard. Chance of rain 90%.. BLOMKEST, Minn. (WCCO) -- Funeral services for a small town Minnesota firefighter killed in the line of duty during severe weather last week are set for Friday. Erickson died when a grain bin was blown over by high winds and struck him . Erickson 1 We see that you have javascript disabled. Best friend you could have he was known and loved by everyone, Beverly Jacobson said of Erickson. Kandiyohi firefighter Ryan Larcom, who served with Erickson for three years in Blomkest, said he was one of the best guys youd ever meet.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Damhof reflected on his regrets for not being able to help Erickson. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1977 and attended Willmar the Vo-Tech. Ryan L. Erickson, age 63, of rural Blomkest, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, May 12, from injuries received in a weather accident. He loved volunteer work with his favorite being the two mission trips to Bolivia using his plumbing expertise to enrich their communities. A Blomkest firefighter who was killed during last weeks storms will be laid to rest on Friday. WILLMAR, Minn. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Newest volunteer firefighter Logan McGillivray said he gained a lot of good knowledge from Erickson despite having only served with him for a couple of months. Everybody loved him.. Friend of many. Ericksons body was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiners Office in Ramsey. May 4EMMITSBURG, Maryland. A look at the aftermath of the May 12, 2022, storm in west central Minnesota. He loved talking to people. He loved working on DIY projects and could rig up anything. MN 56257. He volunteered for over four decades. WILLMAR All Minnesota firefighters are invited to celebrate Erickson's life. / CBS Minnesota. The family of six hunkered in the basement as the storms swept through, while the dad Jesse Olson watched the roof fly off and the walls crumple at the hands of those strong winds. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Ryan L. Erickson, age 63, of rural Blomkest, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, May 12, from injuries received in a weather-related accident while serving in the line of duty with the Blomkest Fire Department. There was nothing anybody could have done. However, when details about him become available, it will make headlines for all who want to read them! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Katelyn Frost Car Accident: Victim identified in fatal accident. Its unexpected. If there was something you needed a volunteer for, he was one of the first to volunteer, Gilberts said, noting he was a township board member and part of the rural electric board. Winds also blew semis off the road in Alexandria. He always looked forward to their community fundraising events, like turkey bingo and the annual fish fry. Ryan Erickson, 63, will be remembered at Refuge Church in Willmar beginning at 1:30 p.m. He was preceded in death by his father and a grand-nephew, Eli Mattfield. Persons with disabilities who need assistance to view the Public File should contact Brett Paradis at 320-763-3131. If anything, he talked too much, kind of like myself. Standard text messaging rates apply. He was preceded in death by his father and a grand-nephew, Eli Mattfield. The names of Blomkest Firefighter Ryan Erickson and Hopkins Assistant Chief James Scanlon will be inscribed into the bronze memorial. Later becoming the Fun Grandpa, always ready for the next adventure. When things are going right, he added. He was very well-known because he took part in a lot of stuff. March 3, 1959 - May 12, 2022 (63 years old) Willmar, Minnesota View other tributes Ryan Leif Erickson Obituary Here is Ryan Leif Erickson's obituary. His impact is far reaching and will be missed by many. The foundation encouraged all Minnesota firefighters to come out to support Ericksons family and celebrate his life. He was a true Blomkest lifer, deciding to work at Ericksons Plumbing and Heating, the family business with the people he loved. Erickson, 63, died in the line of duty May 12 when a large grain bin was blown over by the high winds and fell on him as he was responding to storm-spotter duty with the Blomkest Fire Department. Margaret Jensen Obituary: Cause of Death How Did she Die? For me, if you want to make a difference, you have to participate, and thats what he did, Gilberts said. Still, unfortunately, we have not yet received any updates about funeral arrangements for the dead person. He was always ready for a good game of buck and loved bluffing his way to a win. RELATED: NWS confirms Coon Rapids tornado in Wednesday storms, more damage reported Thursday night. Jennifer Kotila is a reporter for West Central Tribune of Willmar, Minnesota. Newest volunteer firefighter Logan McGillivray said he gained a lot of good knowledge from Erickson despite having only served with him for a couple of months. Cloud, whipping the rain sideways on the highway. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. The sheriffs office reports the man has been identified as 63-year-old Ryan Erickson, of Lake Lillian. (Photo courtesy: National Fighters Memorial) Emergency responders arrived to search and discovered Erickson under the collapsed grain bin, according to the news release. Partly cloudy. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at the Refuge Church in Willmar. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Gov. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff Office on Friday identified Erickson as the victim. He was especially proud of his float creations for Blomkest Appreciation Day. By the time I got downstairs it was pretty much done, so I came back up and saw all this disaster," Olson said. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Friends say Erickson's family once owned a business in nearby Blomkest for many years, he served on the fire department and was recently elected to the county electric cooperative board. He loved working on DIY projects and could rig up anything. It was Ryan who grabbed me, said Paul Damhof. He talked to young folks about being a firefighter, and even voluntold some recruits. Authorities say 63-year-old Ryan Leif Erickson, of Lake Lillian, died last Thursday when storms caused a grain bin to collapse on him. He will be remembered as a great husband, father, grandpa, brother, son and friend. And its so hard because we are used to helping people out in the worst.. Kandiyohi firefighter Ryan Larcom, who served with Erickson for three years in Blomkest, said he was one of the best guys youd ever meet.. He was a firefighter in Blomkest for decades. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff Office on Friday identified Erickson as the victim. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Ryan Erickson Obituary, Death Cause: Blomkest volunteer firefighter, 63-year-old Ryan Erickson was killed in line-of-duty on Thursday evening while on his way to a storm-watching duty in west-central Minnesota. After living the bachelor life for 39 years, he met the love of his life in a chance encounter on a trip to Mexico. Authorities say 63-year-old Ryan Leif. View Ryan Erickson results in Blomkest, MN including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. This current sports headlines delivered daily from Voice of Alexandria. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. He was a go-to guy, no matter what it might be. And there was nothing that we couldve done. (Blomkest, MN) -- The family of fallen west central Minnesota firefighter Ryan Erickson is receiving a grant from the Front Line Foundation. Well, I was a first responder and Ryan said, Youre going to be on the fire department now. It was his way.. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said 63-year-old Ryan Erickson was killed when a grain bin fell during the storm and landed on him around 7 p.m. PHOTOS: Firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson laid to rest, Report: Removing PFAS from Minnesota wastewater would cost billions, Minnesota air quality this year is off to its worst start on record, Motorcyclist killed in east-central Minn. crash, Burgum's presidential announcement fails to make a splash among national news outlets, Fargo fans are circling the bases to get the superstar candy bar that 'tastes like childhood', Daytime train from Fargo to St. Paul rolls closer to reality with Minnesota transportation bill, McFeely: Burgum's speech heavy on nostalgia and issues, light on fire and brimstone. WILLMAR, Minn. Friends and colleagues attending the funeral for Blomkest firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson remembered him as a man who always "showed up" where he was needed, whether for. Everyone who spoke about Erickson thought of him as someone who was always there to help. The funeral service will be live-streamed at: Ryan L. Erickson, age 63, of rural Blomkest, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, May 12, from injuries received in a weather accident while serving on duty with the Blomkest Fire Department. Erickson was also known as a great recruiter for the Blomkest Fire Department. Friends told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Ericksons family is a pillar of the community and his sudden death was a tragedy. Ive known him my whole life. KSTP-TV, LLC He was also the former owner of Erickson Plumbing and Heating, but sold his business recently and was working at Perkins Lumber, according to Gilberts. The community plans to gather soon to remember a man who they say touched all corners of the town with his dedication to family and friends. May 13, 2022 | 5:03 PM. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Its been a terrible, terrible blow to anyone who knew to know Ryan was to love Ryan, he would have done anything for anyone, he was a wonderful, wonderful person, Beverly Jacobson said. And there was nothing that we couldve done. He was a firefighter in Blomkest for decades. WCCO heard about damage in Murdock, and along the way our crew saw a few train cars turned on their sides, derailed by the wind. Ryan served on the Blomkest Fire Department for over 40 years. Its sudden.". He was certainly a pillar for us.. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly; two daughters, Tasha (and Dustin) Hage of Fargo, ND., and Jennifer (and Trenton) Adkins of Spicer and four grandchildren, Jackson and Westin Hage and Quinn and Leighton Adkins. 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