Gary Benbow Erekson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Benbow Erekson of Decatur, Indiana, born in Murray, Utah, who passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Benbow Erekson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Evelyn Erekson (Olson); his in-laws, Norbert and Hilda Aumann; and his sisters, Sandra Mutchler and Greta Schnepf.
He is survived by: his father Reid Benbow; his wife Janice Erekson (Aumann); his sister Taya; his siblings-in-law, John Cowan of Ft. Wayne, IN, Carolyn Brown and Judith Light; his sons, Cameron (Audrey Erekson), Craig Erekson of Bristol, IN and Christopher (Joanna Erekson); his great grandchildren, Spencer Erekson (Brittany), Reid Erekson (Anisha) of Arlington Heights, IL, Olivia Erekson (Arick Doberenz) of Middlebury, IN, Emily and Colin Utley; and also, Reagan, Simon, Landon of Superior, CO, Beau, Louie of Middlebury, IN, Lt. William Erekson, Sophie Erekson of Bristol, IN, Jackson Erekson, Charlie Erekson and Luke Erekson of Middlebury, IN..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Zion Lutheran Church, 1010 W. Monroe St, Decatur, IN 46733.
