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William R. Erdman, 77, of Belen passed away peacefully on January 19, 2003 in Albuquerque where he had been a resident of the Montebello on Academy for the past few months. Mr. Erdman was born on August 31, 1925 in Cimarron, Kansas to Raleigh Erdman and Gussie May Thompson Erdman. He is survived by his two children, Carol Radosevich and Richard Erdman and his wife, Kathy, all of Albuquerque. Other survivors include his sister, Carolyn Spearing and her husband, Joe of Harlan, Iowa; brother, Raleigh Erdman of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and grandchildren, Heather Dumas and husband, Christopher of Kansas City, Missouri, Keith Erdman and wife, Coleen of Denver, Colorado and Kevin Erdman of Houston, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Erdman was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Patricia Baxter Erdman of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Erdman were married in Albuquerque on March 5, 1948. Mr. Erdman was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Princeton. He graduated from Cimarron Consolidated High School in 1943 and graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1949 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation Mr. Erdman joined the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers in Albuquerque and worked there until his retirement in 1974. During his professional career, he earned the certification of Professional Engineer. In 1986, he moved to Tierra del Sol in Belen with his wife and lovingly cared for her throughout her extended illness. Bill lived his life with dignity and was deeply loved and respected by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Avenue SE., on Friday, January 24, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Should friends desire, the family suggests donations to a Hospice or other charitable organization of their choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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