Ernest E. Erichsen Jr., 81, of Colona, died Friday, December 15, 2006 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis,IL. He was born November 21,1925 in Davenport IA, the son of Wilma Kroeger and Ernest Erichsen. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer Association. Van Hoe Funeral Home East Moline, IL is handling arrangements. Mr. Erichsen worked as a carpenter for many years. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Pickartz of Colona, IL, Cathrine and Pat Dugan of Colona, IL.; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Erichsen of Premption IL, Stephen and Darla Erichsen of Colona, IL, James and Karla Erichsen of Colona, IL; sister Geraldine Erichsen of Davenport, IA; brother Robert Erichsen of Davenport IA; also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren and his life long buddy, Bert Haut of Davenport IA. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Stevens. Online condolences may be left at www.vanhoe.com