Clarice Signe Erkkila, 87, of Superior, died Friday, jan 1, 2010, at Golden Living Center, Superior. She was born Jan 19, in Superior, daughter of Gilbert and Clara (Helbert) Fossum. Clarice graduated from Superior Central high School in 1939 and then studied in the Commercial Dept of Superior Vocational School. She was employed in a real estate office prior to her marriage.
Clarice was united in marriage to Rudolph Erkkila on Jan 23, 1943 at Kansas City, MO, where Rudy was stationed in the Army Engineer Corps at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. The celebrated their 66th anniversary in 2009.
She was formerly employed by Central Accounting Service and Duluth-Superior Transit Co. Clarice later went to work for UW-Superior, where she helped UWS students in the Financial Aid Office for 14 years. She continued working for faculty offices until her retirement in 1982. Clarice and Rudy enjoyed traveling and spending several winters in Texas. Her memberships included Zoar Lutheran Church, attended Bayside Baptist Church, Women's Club of Superior, Fairlawn Auxiliary and life member of St Mary's Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on her high school reunion commettees.
Preceding her in death were her parents; Rudolph in 2009; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Survivors include her brother, Ken Fossum, Superior; and her extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Loken, Donald Loken, Maynard Fossum, Ray Paulsen and John Johnson. A private committal service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior.
(Superior Evening Telegram)
Clarice was united in marriage to Rudolph Erkkila on Jan 23, 1943 at Kansas City, MO, where Rudy was stationed in the Army Engineer Corps at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. The celebrated their 66th anniversary in 2009.
She was formerly employed by Central Accounting Service and Duluth-Superior Transit Co. Clarice later went to work for UW-Superior, where she helped UWS students in the Financial Aid Office for 14 years. She continued working for faculty offices until her retirement in 1982. Clarice and Rudy enjoyed traveling and spending several winters in Texas. Her memberships included Zoar Lutheran Church, attended Bayside Baptist Church, Women's Club of Superior, Fairlawn Auxiliary and life member of St Mary's Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on her high school reunion commettees.
Preceding her in death were her parents; Rudolph in 2009; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Survivors include her brother, Ken Fossum, Superior; and her extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Loken, Donald Loken, Maynard Fossum, Ray Paulsen and John Johnson. A private committal service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior.
(Superior Evening Telegram)
Clarice Signe Erkkila, 87, of Superior, died Friday, jan 1, 2010, at Golden Living Center, Superior. She was born Jan 19, in Superior, daughter of Gilbert and Clara (Helbert) Fossum. Clarice graduated from Superior Central high School in 1939 and then studied in the Commercial Dept of Superior Vocational School. She was employed in a real estate office prior to her marriage.
Clarice was united in marriage to Rudolph Erkkila on Jan 23, 1943 at Kansas City, MO, where Rudy was stationed in the Army Engineer Corps at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. The celebrated their 66th anniversary in 2009.
She was formerly employed by Central Accounting Service and Duluth-Superior Transit Co. Clarice later went to work for UW-Superior, where she helped UWS students in the Financial Aid Office for 14 years. She continued working for faculty offices until her retirement in 1982. Clarice and Rudy enjoyed traveling and spending several winters in Texas. Her memberships included Zoar Lutheran Church, attended Bayside Baptist Church, Women's Club of Superior, Fairlawn Auxiliary and life member of St Mary's Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on her high school reunion commettees.
Preceding her in death were her parents; Rudolph in 2009; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Survivors include her brother, Ken Fossum, Superior; and her extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Loken, Donald Loken, Maynard Fossum, Ray Paulsen and John Johnson. A private committal service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior.
(Superior Evening Telegram)
Clarice was united in marriage to Rudolph Erkkila on Jan 23, 1943 at Kansas City, MO, where Rudy was stationed in the Army Engineer Corps at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. The celebrated their 66th anniversary in 2009.
She was formerly employed by Central Accounting Service and Duluth-Superior Transit Co. Clarice later went to work for UW-Superior, where she helped UWS students in the Financial Aid Office for 14 years. She continued working for faculty offices until her retirement in 1982. Clarice and Rudy enjoyed traveling and spending several winters in Texas. Her memberships included Zoar Lutheran Church, attended Bayside Baptist Church, Women's Club of Superior, Fairlawn Auxiliary and life member of St Mary's Hospital Auxiliary. She also served on her high school reunion commettees.
Preceding her in death were her parents; Rudolph in 2009; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Survivors include her brother, Ken Fossum, Superior; and her extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Loken, Donald Loken, Maynard Fossum, Ray Paulsen and John Johnson. A private committal service will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior.
(Superior Evening Telegram)
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