Erickson,Clifford Wayne Minnetonka, Age 83 born in Duluth to immigrant parents Erik Albert and Anna Sofia Erickson. Also known as Cliff, Cliffie, Dad, Moofie, Farfar, Grandpa and Favorite Step Father. Graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School, A.B. A.M. Harvard U., PH d U. of Wisc. Lover and speaker of many languages, poet, woodworker, volunteer, musician, boater, fisherman with boundless energy and a love and interest of people. Preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and mother of his children, Lynn, sister Charlotte Nelson. Survived by and sadly missed by Wife Charlotte, Daughters Anna Lisa (Jonas), Christina Putney (Barton), and Son Timothy Erickson-Oberg (Elizabeth). Step Son Kirk Paterson (Angela), Step daughters, Karen Wallin (Mark) and Kay Enright (Michael) 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Family service has been held. Memorials to Excelsior UMC Handbells, American Cancer Society or donor's choice. Special thanks and praise for wonderful care received at Methodist Hospital ICU and Comfort Care.