Palmer L. Ericksen

March 5, 1944 - January 22, 2021

Visitation: Visitation will be Saturday, January 30 from noon to 2:00 p.m., at the Canton City Shop (335 E 9th). Masks and casual dress are required.

Service: A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday January 30 at the Canton City Shop (335 E 9th).  Masks and casual dress are required. 

Livestream: Click here

      Palmer L. Ericksen, age 76, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center.  Visitation will be Saturday, January 30 from noon to 2:00 p.m., at the Canton City Shop (335 E 9th).  A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. at the shop.  Masks and casual dress are required.  A link to the livestream of the service can be found at www.andersonandsonsfh.com

Palmer was born on March 5, 1944 in Larchwood, IA to Christian and Hilda (Schoellerman) Ericksen.  He graduated from Toronto, SD High School in 1961.  He served his country in the SD Army National Guard for 6 years.  He married Linda Mann.   He married Janice (Beyer) Loe on September 8, 1987 in Sioux Falls, SD.

Palmer worked for Asco and Henry Carlson Construction for 15 years.  He was the Director of Public Works for the City of Canton, SD from April of 1984 until his retirement on March 9, 2009.  Palmer enjoyed working on and restoring Allis-Chalmers tractors, traveling, camping, talking with people, and working in his shop.

He is survived by his son, Palmer (Kristin) Ericksen, Jr., Sioux Falls, SD; daughter, Tina Ingebrigtson, Farmington, MN; step-sons, Mark (Khristy) Loe, Mike Loe, and Rodney (Rhonda) Loe, all of Sioux Falls, SD; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold (Diane), Paul (Roxanne), Donald (Lola), and David (Sue); sisters, Judy (Lee) Hanson, Betty (Darwood) Sandberg, and Delores Schulte along with numerous extended family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, in 2017; his parents; and sister, Marilyn Hobbs.

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  1. Shirley Petersonn on January 23, 2021 said:

    So sorry to hear I lost a great neighbor. RIP Palmer.

  2. Russell Heggen on January 23, 2021 said:

    Thoughts and prayers with your family

  3. Craig and Pat Dittberner on January 23, 2021 said:

    We’re sorry for your loss and our loss of Palmer. We both enjoyed knowing him and visiting with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Craig and Pat Dittberner

  4. Brenda & Kirk Hanson on January 24, 2021 said:

    You have our deepest condolences Palmer jr and Kristen, Anyone who knew Palmer was blessed by his good nature, his jokes and his loyalty of his friendship. Palmer was the go to person if you needed help with anything thing and if he needed help we were there to help him, that what good friend do. Over the years we have enjoyed going to tractor events with Palmer and each one was always special, as for all the special projects in his garage, it was never a dull moment , it was the laughter that made it special and occasionally a few good dances to a country song in the garage, He will definitely be missed but never forgotten. Rip Palmer

  5. Amy Leon on January 24, 2021 said:

    I was fortunate to work with Palmer for a short period of time at the City before his retirement. Palmer taught me that sometimes you have to do what is right, not what is popular. He also knew the value of kidding around at work and gave those he cared about the most the hardest time. We were never confused about where Palmer stood, but we also knew he had everyone’s back whenever we needed a hand. He will be missed.

  6. Julie Baldwin Boor on January 25, 2021 said:

    Thoughts and prayers to your family. Palmer was one of a kind. I always enjoyed our visits. He will be missed by many.
    Julie Baldwin Boor

  7. Jon Thorburn on January 26, 2021 said:

    Sorry to hear of Palmer’s passing. Had many enjoyable talks with him over the years. May the Love and Peace of the Lord be with you all now and always.

  8. Harlan & Ruth (Lenander) Lenning on January 27, 2021 said:

    We were neighbors and schoolmates with Palmer and siblings back in the 60’s in the Toronto area. We have many fond memories of the Ericksen family. Our sympathies to Palmer’s family.

  9. Roger l Jorgenson on January 29, 2021 said:

    My condolence to the entire Ericksen Family. I was just informed of Palmers passing from a former Co-worker of ours from Mannerud Construction company from back in the 60’s. Palmer; what a great friend to have had during high school and working road construction. We shared many memories from the Toronto Saddle Club, hauling gravel and operating heavy equipment through out the state of South Dakota. Roger L Jorgenson Woonsocket SD

  10. John Peterson on January 30, 2021 said:

    Palmer was a big influence in my life and always will be. I worked for him in the summers for the city. He was a good boss and a great man. I learned a lot from him. He was tough if needed and also very kind. We had a lot of fun. He’s a man I will miss greatly. God did not make very many like Palmer.

  11. Harold Ericksen on January 30, 2021 said:

    I will miss you big brother all the fun and good times but I will always have the memories

  12. Harold Ericksen on January 30, 2021 said:

    Will miss you big brother

  13. Harold Ericksen on January 30, 2021 said:

    Will miss you big brother but still have the memories

  14. Andrea Wicka ( Ericksen) on January 30, 2021 said:

    Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all.