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Warren Ernst 1916-1987

ERNST, DOHRER, DAVIS, WILSON, TRIMBLE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 10/5/2024 at 08:55:05

1 April 1987 - The Tipton Conservative

Last rites for Warren J. Ernst, 70, Route 5, Iowa City, were held at Zion Lutheran Church, Iowa City, March 25, with the Rev. Roy Nilsen officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers were John and Ron Ernst, Orville West and George, Steve and Mike Wildman. Mrs. Marlyn Boote was organist and the Rev. Charles Klink, vocalist.

Mr. Ernst died at Mercy hospital, Iowa City, March 22.

The son of Jerome and Anna Villhauer Ernst, he was born in Graham township, Johnson county, July 3, 1916. He graduated from University high school, Iowa City. He was married to Mildred Dohrer in Iowa City Nov. 19, 1939.

A lifelong Graham township farmer, he was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, a Graham township trustee, a 50-year member of the Eagles Lodge, a member of the Morse Community club, an officer of the Johnson county ASCS and an honorary 4-H member. He served on the Johnson County Fair board from 1959 to 1982 and was a member of the Johnson County Cattlemen's association.

He is survived by his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Carl R. (Jean) Davis and Mrs. Dale (Judy) Wilson, both of Iowa City and Mrs. Mike (Ruth) Trimble, Colorado Springs, Colo; 9 grandchildren and 3 brothers, Carl, Louis and Myron, all of Iowa City.


 

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