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In memoriam

James E. Ericksen ’72

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James E. Ericksen ’72, whose life was marked by his commitment to faith and passion for the arts, passed away in January at age 68, leaving Augsburg an unexpected and extraordinary bequest of more than $5 million.

To honor his legacy, the majority of Ericksen’s gift will be designated to the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Part of this gift will honor Ericksen’s faith and be directed to Christ Auditorium, the 80-seat classroom at the heart of the new building. In tribute to his love of music, a renovation to Sateren Auditorium and its lobby also will be named for Ericksen.

His gift was one of the largest estate gifts in Augsburg’s history. Read more


Remembering Auggies

These “In memoriam” listings include notifications received before May 20.

Ingeborg C. Garborg ’38, Grand Marais, Minnesota, age 94, on January 20.

Bernice A. (Westman) Giguere ’39, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, age 97, on April 26.

Karl I. Krohn ’41, Memphis, Tennessee, age 95, on February 7.

Thelma (Sydnes) Monson ’41, San Diego, age 95, on April 27.

Philip “Phil” W. Rowberg, Sr. ’41, Chico, California, age 95, on March 24.

Marion M. (Myrvik) Buska ’46, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, age 90, on January 18.

Willard “Bud” W. Glade ’49, Dows, Iowa, age 94, on March 1.

Georgette F. (Lanes) Ario ’50, Minneapolis, age 86, on January 17.

Irving R. Burling ’50, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, age 87, on April 16.

Bernice A. (Larson) Howell ’50, Beltsville, Maryland, age 89, on January 30.

Euna G. Nelson ’50, Evansville, Minnesota, age 86, on March 18.

Kerman J. Benson ’51, Victoria, Minnesota, age 85, on January 13.

John “Al” A. Johnson ’51, Maplewood, Minnesota, age 88, on January 7.

Raymond V. Trochmann ’51, Ulen, Minnesota, age 93, on March 29.

Elmer H. Hanson ’52, Elk Mound, Wisconsin, age 90, on February 24.

Karl D. Puterbaugh ’52, Eagan, Minnesota, age 86, on March 22.

Berton R. Hushagen ’53, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, age 87, on February 16.

Harold E. Peterson ’53, Bella Vista, Arkansas, age 89, on April 1.

Gloria M. (Parizek) Thorpe ’53, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, age 84, on May 5.

Lloyd A. Nelson ’54, Willmar, Minnesota, age 91, on January 27.

James S. Carlson ’55, Richfield, Minnesota, age 88, on October 12.

Lyle I. Hunter ’55, Cathedral City, California, age 85, on September 27.

Eileen M. (Wirkkunen) Thompson ’55, Astoria, Oregon, age 81, on January 23.

Laurayne R. (Helgerson) Solberg ’56, Stoughton, Wisconsin, age 91, on October 20.

Dennis H. Erickson ’58, Rochester, Minnesota, age 85, on March 10.

Lorents J. Flak ’58, Santa Rosa, California, age 83, on March 8.

Jon W. Matala ’58, Carver, Minnesota, age 78, on March 15.

Ronald “Ron” J. Stave ’58, Minneapolis, age 83, on March 7.

Nancy Bauman ’59, Rochester, Minnesota, age 78, on April 10.

James “Jim” A. Noble ’60, Grand Blanc, Michigan, age 76, on January 25.

Darwin G. Thorbeck ’60, Charleston, South Carolina, age 76, on January 26.

James F. Redeske ’61, Golden Valley, Minnesota, age 75, on February 16.

Kay L. (Hanenburg) Madson ’62, Minneapolis, age 74, on January 21.

Paul R. Engwall ’64, Lakeville, Minnesota, age 75, on May 14.

Wayne E. Myrvik ’64, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, age 72, on February 7.

Gary E. Utoft ’64, Owatonna, Minnesota, age 72, on February 23.

Kathryn “Kathy” A. (Lundby) Young ’64, Williamsburg, Virginia, age 72, on March 9.

Lowell H. Asplund ’65, Butterfield, Minnesota, age 73, on February 6.

Anita M. (Gransee) Christopherson ’65, Belle Plaine, Minnesota, age 71, on April 28.

Neil C. Sideen ’65, Howard Lake, Minnesota, age 71, on March 6.

Karen L. (Torkelson) Leverentz ’66, Stillwater, Minnesota, age 70, on February 7.

Richard “Rick” A. Niles ’67, Minnetonka, Minnesota, age 69, on March 6.

Mary M. (Dolan) Peterson ’67, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, age 69, on March 25.

Russell E. Ilstrup ’68, Buffalo, Minnesota, age 70, on March 21.

Ronald A. Nilsson ’68, Wheaton, Illinois, age 69, on January 9.

Nancy E. Stevens ’68, Plymouth, Minnesota, age 68, on December 29.

Ronald L. Danckwart ’72, Lake City, Minnesota, age 64, on February 25.

James E. Ericksen ’72, Edina, Minnesota, age 68, on January 27.

Alan C. Kelsey ’73, St. Paul, age 63, on January 19.

Ronald “Ron” A. Hart ’75, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, age 62, on March 9.

Magdalen A. (Ardolf) Miller ’75, Silver Lake, Minnesota, age 91, on January 20.

Robert “Bob” A. Roberge ’77, Rochester, Minnesota, age 60, on March 7.

Eunice C. (Holmes) Johnson ’80, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, age 84, on February 28.

Lori L. (Johnson) Rosenkvist ’81, St. Paul, age 55, on March 25.

Timothy J. Beck ’83, St. Paul, age 53, on March 30.

Jeffrey T. Miller ’94, Plymouth, Minnesota, age 52, on January 29.

Alfred “Al” A. Drears ’11, St. Paul, age 51, on March 24.

Max D. Bassinson ’17, Minneapolis, age 23, on March 7.

Professor Emeritus Jerry Gerasimo, Menomonie, Wisconsin, age 84, on April 4.

Longtime staff member Irene Steenson, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, age 102, on April 18.


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