Erickson was a devout member of the Lakeville, Minnesota-based Celebration Church. He cheerfully greeted visitors, saw to it that everything went according to plan, and “never missed a beat.”

Erickson’s fellow worshippers first heard about his meticulous collection of expensive toy cars at his home in Eagan, Minnesota, after he passed away in December at the age of 69.

The collection, which also includes seven immaculately kept, functioning cars, consists of roughly 30,000 cars, according to Lisa Lundstrom, the executor of Erickson’s estate, and fills every square inch of his house.

Lundstrom continued, “I would assume it’s a four-bedroom house, but I can’t tell because of the cars.” In the kitchen, corridors, and restrooms, cars are piled up to the ceiling.

The principal financial officer of the company, Lundstrom, is descended from the founding pastor of Celebration Church.

She claims that because he was an only kid and his parents were both dead, the church served as Erickson’s family and he became close to her family.

Lundstrom entered Erickson’s house for the first time after his passing, and upon doing so, remarked, “I knew automobiles were his hobby, but he was very private about his house, and now I understand why.” He wanted his collection to remain a personal thing.

The church has given Lundstrom the task of finding a buyer for Erickson’s collection of automobiles who will treat them with the same level of respect that he did.

Lundstrom noted, “He kept cans and cans of cleaners and dust cloths close to a big chair. I assume he had a schedule for regularly cleaning everything and relocating it to its optimal location.

According to Lundstrom, Erickson’s house included built-in bookcases for his toys and a booklet outlining his collection of toy automobiles.

Lundstrom claims that civil engineer Erickson, who started collecting vehicles as a child, also kept the original packaging for each and every vehicle.

Lundstrom estimates that Erickson’s estate, which consists of his house, vintage automobiles, and antique miniature cars, will be worth well over six figures.

These monies will be used by the church to develop its youth and children’s programs. Lundstrom claimed that she has never had children or a family, despite having her church family and the desire to serve others and point others to Jesus.

According to Lundstrom, “We want to celebrate Dennis’s life and service with the money from his estate.” With this money, she will support causes near to his heart, like cancer research and veteran care.