Thomas A. Erickson, age 71, of Rapid River, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on June 23, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Paul and Ruth (Lang) Erickson. Thomas grew up and graduated from high school in the Milwaukee area. He lived and worked as a mailman and also for the road commission in Milwaukee, WI for 50 years of his life. He then moved to Rapid River for the remaining 21 years.

Thomas A. Erickson is survived by son, Todd Erickson of Milwaukee,WI; and sister, Sharon Kruse of Rapid River.

Private services were held in the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel.