
David Franklin Erickson
David Franklin Erickson, 50, of Johnston, died Aug. 3, 2022. He was born in Creston and graduated from East Union High School in 1990. He continued his education at Southwestern, earning his associate of arts degree in accounting. He later continued his education at Des Moines Area Community College.
In June 1997, Dave married Michelle L. Cunningham. They were later divorced. In August 2009, Dave married Melissa Hart in West Des Moines. Dave and Melissa were later divorced. Dave worked in many different Hy-Vee Stores and was involved in many different high-profile catering events serving the likes of the U.S. president and Iowa governor. Most recently, Dave had taken a position with ABM doing contract kitchen/dietary work and was becoming a certified dietician. Dave was a member of the United Methodist Church and a former member of the Masonic Lodge.
Dave is survived by his four children, Brandon, Jamie, Alex and Christopher; his parents; paternal grandmother; two sisters; four nephews; one niece; and many other extended family members. Dave is preceded in death by three grandparents, six uncles and one aunt.
Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. A celebration of life service was Friday, Aug. 12 at First United Methodist Church in Creston. Online condolences may be expressed at www.powersfh.com.
In June 1997, Dave married Michelle L. Cunningham. They were later divorced. In August 2009, Dave married Melissa Hart in West Des Moines. Dave and Melissa were later divorced. Dave worked in many different Hy-Vee Stores and was involved in many different high-profile catering events serving the likes of the U.S. president and Iowa governor. Most recently, Dave had taken a position with ABM doing contract kitchen/dietary work and was becoming a certified dietician. Dave was a member of the United Methodist Church and a former member of the Masonic Lodge.
Dave is survived by his four children, Brandon, Jamie, Alex and Christopher; his parents; paternal grandmother; two sisters; four nephews; one niece; and many other extended family members. Dave is preceded in death by three grandparents, six uncles and one aunt.
Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. A celebration of life service was Friday, Aug. 12 at First United Methodist Church in Creston. Online condolences may be expressed at www.powersfh.com.