Richard Allan Eriksen, aged 76, passed away on September 14th, 2024. He was born on January 26th, 1948 in Moline, Illinois to Rene and Blanche Eriksen. Richard attended Western Illinois University and graduated with a degree in business. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Richard leaves behind his sisters, Patricia Seddon, Carol Hoffman, Joelle Bergau Howe, multiple nieces and nephews, and his chosen daughters Michelle Scharenbroich and Taylor Morrill. He loved fishing with his dog, Mouse and traveling worldwide. No service will be held; in lieu, Richard requested everyone to go fishing.