Raymond Lee Eriksen, 86, of Genoa, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the Genoa Community Hospital LTC.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 31, 10:30 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Bill L'Heureux celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery with military honors by the Edward H. Larson Post 144 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Sunday from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church.

Raymond Lee was born June 25, 1934, in Lamar, Missouri, to Paul Hans and Mary Rozene (Meyers) Eriksen. He graduated from Lamar High School and entered the U.S. Army. He served from 1955 – 1957 before being Honorably Discharged. Ray was united in marriage to Alyce Krzycki on June 1, 1985 in Genoa. He worked for NPPD as a lineman and inspector for 36 years, which he enjoyed. Ray also enjoyed flying over the powerlines and inspecting the transmission lines in his Cessna 172 with his wife. He loved to fly, go camping and fishing, and really enjoyed time with his wife and grandkids.

Ray is survived by:
Wife: Alyce Eriksen of Genoa, NE
Daughter: Debra Jene (Larry) Pieper of Carroll, IA
Son: Denny (Michelle) Reis of Genoa, NE
Grandchildren: Jeremy (Bridget) Reis of Genoa, NE
Ashley (Brad) Scheffler of Albion, NE
Riley Evans from MD
Many great grandchildren

Ray was preceded in death by:
Parents: Paul & Mary Eriksen
Brother: Paul Eriksen