Chad Michael Erikson, 23, of Belvue, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
He was born April 14, 1998, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Willie and Linda (Foresman) Erikson. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 2019.
He was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Survivors include his parents, Willie and Linda Erikson of Kaw Township, KS; sister, Shelby (Ethan Ohmer) Erikson of Belvue, KS; his niece Amia Ohmer and his nephews Logan, Michael and Sam Ohmer; other grandparents; and other aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by two aunts, Marvalie and Pamela Foresman; uncle Bob Foresman; grandfathers Walter E. Foresman and Wilfred Erikson; and grandparents Marsha and Leighton Lytle.
Chad loved being around family, lights, Nascar racing and country music. He had a hundred-dollar giggle and a million-dollar smile.
Chad was cremated. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 27th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 440 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 or to the family.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
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