Erickson, Robert E., of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, died on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the age of 83. Dearest husband of Astrid (Peg) Erickson (nee: Olson); dear son of the late Joseph Robert and Alfhild Erickson, devoted father of Reed (Deborah) Erickson; Scott (Nancy) Erickson and Lynne (Dewayne) Bryant; beloved grandfather of 6; dear brother of Carl (Lynda) Erickson. He is preceded in death by his brother, Al Erickson. He was employed as a Director of Chemical Research with Sensient for 30 years before his retirement. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.