Sig Erson, a noted and respected camshaft manufacturer for two decades, died at home in Okeechobee, Fla., July 6. He was 79.

Erson, an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, worked for Iskenderian Cams in Los Angeles after the war, serving as shop foreman until opening Sig Erson Racing Cams in 1963. Erson was a founding member of SEMA (Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association, now Specialty Equipment Market Association).

Erson was an avid drag racer, motorcycle trials participant, and outstanding off-road racer, competing in the Baja 500 and 1000 many times. He also was a great sport fisherman and private pilot.

Sig Erson, a noted and respected camshaft manufacturer for two decades, died at home in Okeechobee, Fla., July 6. He was 79.

Erson, an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, worked for Iskenderian Cams in Los Angeles after the war, serving as shop foreman until opening Sig Erson Racing Cams in 1963. Erson was a founding member of SEMA (Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association, now Specialty Equipment Market Association).

Erson was an avid drag racer, motorcycle trials participant, and outstanding off-road racer, competing in the Baja 500 and 1000 many times. He also was a great sport fisherman and private pilot.

After selling Sig Erson Racing Cams in 1982, he and his wife spent many years in Huntington Harbor, Calif.; Kona, Hawaii; and the Florida Keys.

Erson is survived by his wife of 26 years, MaryAnn; daughters, Ginny Brumley, Barbara Storm, and Lynda Rubly; and son, John, of Hawaii. He leaves five grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held later. Donations can be made to the Hospice of Okeechobee. 

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