Andrew A. Erickson, Sr., age 76, of Huron, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Huron Regional Medical Center. His Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Andrew's home at 564 5th St. NE in Huron with a private burial at Ideal Cemetery at a later date.

Andrew Erickson was born on September 18, 1945 to parents Andrew and Shirley (Weston) Erickson in Huron. He attended school before joining the military.

Andrew had a passion for riding and working on motorcycles. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed drawing cartoons. He liked to watch old western movies and shows. He liked to go pheasant hunting in his old truck and play pool. He enjoyed having coffee every morning with his brother. Andrew loved working at Grayson Auto Parts. He became part of the Grayson Auto Parts family with his bosses and great friends, George Grayson and Brad Rounds. He cherished his time working with them.  A special thanks goes to his niece, Tricia Rudloff and his nephew, Stephen Wipf.

He is survived by his children, Shayne Erickson of Arbuckle, California and Shelly (Craig Vanderhule) Erickson of Tea, SD; seven grandchildren, Brittany Erickson, Chase Vanderhule, Joshua DeBruin, Savannah Erickson, Sierra Erickson, Andrew Paul Erickson, and Caleb Herding; 3 great-grandchildren, Claire, Caden, and Charlotte; 3 brothers, Lynn (Pat) Weston of Huron, Vernon (Norma) Erickson of Sioux Falls, and Larry (Wanda) Erickson of Renner; two sisters, Peggy (Wes) Barnes of Rapid City and Lynette Gross of Huron; and his daughter-in-law, Kitsey Erickson of Loveland, CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Andrew Ardell Erickson, Jr., and his sister Lurean McKenna.