Richard Erickson, son of Frank and Bertha Schmidt Erickson, was born July 9, 1927, at Carrington.
He was married to Shirley Nihill at Kensal on May 29, 1944. Shirley was born at Kensal on April 23, 1927. Her parents were John and Myrtle Syvertson Nihill.
The couple had six children: Diana, Linda, Richard, Elaine, Joyce and Robert. Linda is no longer living.
The Ericksons made their home on Section 13, Bordulac Township, where they were engaged in farming. The last few years they have spent the winter in Arizona.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 7B