Roseau - Lorris A Erickson passed away on October 19, 2018 at his farm home in rural Roseau, at the age of 77.

Lorris was born in Seattle, Wash. on July 11, 1941 to Edla (Lingman) and Adolph C. Erickson. He lived with his parents in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., before moving to Roseau as a young boy.

He graduated from Roseau High School in 1960. He served in the US Army before returning to Roseau to start his life-long career in agriculture alongside his father. They were well-known for raising Timothy grass and the small grains of the area. He loved his work on the farm, playing an active role along...