Blomkest firefighter Ryan Erickson died in the line of duty on May 12, 2022, when a grain bin struck him as he was leaving his farm to respond to a weather watch due to impending violent storms.
Friends and colleagues attending the funeral for Blomkest firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson remembered him as a man who always “showed up” where he was needed. Erickson's funeral was Friday in Willmar.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Flags were flying at half-staff in Minnesota Friday in honor and remembrance of a firefighter who died when severe storms hit Kandiy.
Friends and colleagues attending the funeral for Blomkest firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson remembered him as a man who always “showed up” where he was needed. Erickson's funeral was Friday in Willmar.
Ryan Erickson's funeral is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Refuge Church at 1000 Sixth St. S.E. in Willmar. All Minnesota firefighters are invited to attend.
The public is invited to line Main Street in Blomkest from approximately 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in honor of Erickson's long service to the Blomkest Fire Department, the city of Blomkest and Kandiyohi County.