Robert Ericksen peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 7th, at the New Glarus Home. Bob was an artist, photographer, bon vivant, and raconteur. He was born in Chicago on April 30, 1923, to George and Bertha "Bert" (Gunderson) Ericksen. He attended college in Lake Forest, Illinois, taking 4 years off during that time to serve in the US Navy during World War II. He was a radar officer on the USS Cunningham in the Pacific, serving from 1942 to 1946. After the war, he returned to college and met the love of his life, Suzanne Kastler. Bob and Sue were married on January 29, 1949. They lived in Lake Bluff, Illinois, and Hilton Head Island, SC until 2004, when they moved to New Glarus. Sue preceded him in death in 2006. They are survived by 3 daughters, Ann (Michael) Goodwin of Amberley, New Zealand, Sara Ericksen of Darien, Illinois, Suzi (Mark) Janowiak of New Glarus, and two grandsons, Taylor and Sam Janowiak. Bob's career was in package design, and he designed and photographed many familiar images, including the original Stouffer's frozen foods boxes, the Jim Bean collectible decanter boxes, and the first McDonald's apple pie and Big Mac boxes. He was also an avid golfer, reader, and art lover. Every home Bob and Sue ever lived in was filled with books. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the New Glarus Public Library. At Bob's request, there will be no service. The family wishes to thank the staff at the New Glarus Home and campus for their love and care of both Bob and Sue in their final years. We are eternally grateful to them.