Kenneth A. Ericson, 77 of Exeter Twp, Berks Co. PA., passed away on January 1, 2019 at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Marilyn (Hite) Ericson who survives him. Born in Everett, MA., on May 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Karl E. and Ruth E. (Christensen) Ericson. Kenneth was predeceased by his only brother, Paul G. Ericson. Surviving in addition to his wife of 52 years, are his son, David A. Ericson, husband of Debra A. of Holbrok, MA., his son, Dennis J. Ericson, husband of Debra M. of Medfield, MA., three grandchildren, Kris, Emily, and Karl, and three bonus grandchildren, Kenneth, Zach, and Mike, plus three great grandchildren, Kris Jr., Holley, and Addison.
Kenneth was a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He worked for an engineering firm in Boston, before transferring to Worley Parsons, a resources & energy company in Reading, PA. as a Project Material Manager. After retiring, he volunteered on the local Board of United Way, also giving time as a driver for Road to Recovery for American Cancer.
He had served on the Board for his Homeowner's Association. Before leaving his home state, he had been a 25 year member of the So. Shore Viking Club & Stenkil Lodge #92, in Braintree, MA. Also when there, he served as a president of the Holbrook Jaycees.
He will be cremated by Auman Inc. in Reading, and return home to be reunited with his father, mother, and brother, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 12th at Medfield Baptist Church on 438 Main St., Medfield, between 11am to 2pm, with Pastor Jonathan Chechile attending.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any good cause in his name. www.aumansinc.com
