Gregory Ericson

Gregory Alan Ericson, 68, of Madison passed away on Wednesday February 28th, 2018. He was born on October 22nd, 1949 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Roy Ericson and Anna Potter. He lived in Green Bay until the early 1970's when he moved to Austin Texas. He returned to Wisconsin in the late 70's-early 80's. He began working with Carly Wood Associates in 1982, where he worked until his death. He was passionate about his craft of woodworking, and furniture making, as well as fly fishing, prairie restoration, architecture and the Dane County Farmer's Market on the square. He loved to go to Montana and fish on its great trout streams. One of his proudest accomplishments was his role in the restoration and preservation of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison in the 1990's. He has many dear friends who know him as a dedicated and generous person. Greg was always willing to share his time and his talents with others. He became a parent at 47, when his daughter was born and again at 50, when his son was born. He was so proud of his children's accomplishments. Greg found great happiness and love in his relationship with Julia. They shared many hopes and dreams for a long life together.

He is survived by his children, Chloe and Andrew; his life partner Julia Pierstorff and her children Grace and Quinn; his brother Jim; his sister Deborah and husband Steve and their children Evan, Anna, & Caroline and their families.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Anna, as well as his brother Steven.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Dr., Madison. Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a college fund for Greg's children or to the Middleton Outreach Ministry.