Nels E. Erickson

Nels E. Erickson, of Duluth, MN, passed away on June 18th, 2026 at the age of 68, surrounded by his loved ones after a years-long battle with cancer.

Nels owned and operated Erickson Financial Group on 3rd Ave W in Duluth, working as a financial advisor and stockbroker. He had many interests and hobbies, including fishing, hunting, storm chasing, collecting agates, astronomy, Taekwondo, running and yoga. He will be remembered for the joy he found in watching the wildlife that shared his backyard alongside his loyal dogs.

He was preceded in death by his son, David; his parents, Stanley and Maxine Erickson; and his sister, Twylla Erickson. He is survived by his daughters, Elin (Arjun Soundararajan) Erickson, Emily (Anthony) Raycraft and Liesa (Joseph Mirabelle) Erickson; his grandchildren, Riaan and Daphne; and many extended family members and friends.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to close family friends Erik Nelson and Correne Jenson, for their companionship and support.

A Celebration of Nels’s life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. Second Street, Duluth. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the Service, and a reception will follow.