Donald Roland Erickson, 86, of Plant City, died Sept. 21, 2016, at his home.
Born in Two Harbors, Minnesota, he was the son of Martin and Rhoda Betzler Erickson. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He worked in the phosphate industry at Port Sutton for 17 years and was a member of the Elks Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Wroten Erickson.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen Erickson (Ed Patrick); grandchildren, Cengiz Dokumaci and Leyla Oliveira (Pete); great-granddaughter, Sadie Oliveira; step-grandchildren, Jamie Watkins, Nicole Solis and Mitchell Patrick; and seven step-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Sept. 27, at Sarasota Memorial Park in Sarasota.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.