Carl E. Eriksson

Carl E. O. Eriksson, husband, father, Morfar, Pop-Pop, and friend, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 97. Carl was born in Arvika, Sweden to parents Gunhild Pehrsson Eriksson and Carl Johann Eriksson.

In addition to his parents, Carl was predeceased by his first wife, Ann Meikle Eriksson, brothers Oscar and Sverre Eriksson, and sisters Astrid Eriksson Ahlgren and Gunvor Eriksson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years, Linda Conway Eriksson; daughters, Ingrid Eriksson (Gary) White; Heather Conway (Rodney) Lauer; and Jenny Conway (Chris) Shrodes, and son Daniel W. Conway IV (fiancée Chelsie Kane). Also beloved grandchildren, Garrison and Ethan White; Kelsey Lauer (Nick Wilcoxon), Susanna and Jacqueline Lauer; and Katherine and Edward Shrodes; nephews, Leif (Irene) Ahlgren, Stig Ahlgren, and Lars Ove (Clary) Eriksson, and their families.

Carl kept close contact with friends and family in Sweden, the United States and throughout the world all of his adult life. At home in the past few months he particularly enjoyed visits from friends, Michael and Faith Weisel and Ake and Ingrid Hellstrom; and the kindness and company of caregiver Linda Pelphrey.

Carl handed down many stories of growing up in Sweden in simpler times. As a young man, he enjoyed participating in track and field events, orienteering, marksmanship competitions, dressage riding and hiking.

A graduate of the Civil Engineering program at Chalmers University, Gothenberg, Sweden, Carl came to the United States in 1956 aboard the ocean liner Queen Mary. His plan was to work at an engineering firm in Harrisburg, PA for two years before returning to Sweden. That plan changed when he met Ann Meikle through the Harrisburg chapter of the Appalachian Hiking Club.

Carl and Ann married in 1959 and moved to Columbus, Ohio soon after. In 1966, he started Eriksson Engineering, Ltd., a Civil Engineering firm in Columbus. In its 38 years in business, his company designed many bridges and highways throughout Central Ohio. Among other design innovations, he pioneered the use of prestressed concrete on Central Ohio roadways.

For years, Carl attended annual reunions of North American graduates of Chalmers University, held in major cities all over the United States.

He was a long-time member and past President of the Board of The Scandinavian Club of Columbus, Ohio.

Carl will be missed on both sides of the ocean by those who knew and loved him.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Sunday, October 30 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Following service, you are invited to join Carl’s family for refreshments at a reception lasting until 3 P.M.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Columbus Symphony, 55 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215 (columbussymphony.com/support)

A memorial service will be held in Arvika, Sweden in late spring, 2023 to honor Carl.

To view Carl's service, click here: https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1237599