Dean "Louie" L. Ernest Jr., 67, Powers, MI, passed away on Sunday November 24, 2013 at Dickinson County Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI, with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 23, 1946 in Goshen, IN, the son of the late Dean and Doris (Mansfield) Ernest Sr. On June 26, 1970 he married the former Rosemary McConnell in Goshen, IN.
Dean will be remembered by his family and anyone who knew him as a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and friend to many.
He is survived by his wife, three sons: Greg (Brenda) Ernest, Rob (Jamie) Ernest and Sid (Bridgette) Ernest, two brothers: John (Cindy) and Kenny Ernest, four sisters: Rebecca (Duane) Tepe, Linda Crossman, Mary Bachert and Joyce (Turk) Hargrove, eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday November 29, 2013 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Dean L. Ernest will be at 4:00 (CST) on Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Wilson Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Tony Ludwig officiating. Burial will take place in the Wilson Seventh Day Adventist Church Cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.
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"Louie and I were great friends back in the 1960's while attending @ Concord High School. We went on some wonderful road races together all over the northern part of Indiana in his Dodge Charger. Great times cruising through Elkhart downtown on a Saturday night. "
-Lacey Aaron -
"Greg ,Brenda,kids and family, so sorry for the loss of your dad and Grandpa. we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. remember all the fun times, which I'm sure there are many. take care"
-Gino & Missy Giordana -
"Rob, Sid and family - My deepest sympathy's to you and your family during this difficult time. Hold on tight to all the wonderful memories as they, in turn will hold on to you through these tough days. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "
-Cindy Ruge -
"Becky & family- My condolences to you and your family. It has been many years since I have seen Louie - or any of your family. I had no idea he lived "down the road"; We summer near Manistique. Sharon Tait Grow"
-Sharon Tait Grow -
"Rob, Sid, Greg and family - Our deepest sympathy's to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
-Shane & Khristin Dupuis -
"Rosie & family - So sorry to here about Louie. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family."
-Joe & Becky Kiefer -
"We are so sorry to hear of Louie passing. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. We are so very disappointed that we are just not going to be able to make the funeral. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Remember as the days go by each one brings us closer to being together again for those who are God's Family. Looking forward to being together again with Louie and you all. God will never leave or forsake his own He will be with each one to strengthen, comfort and encourage until that day."
-Duane & Rebecca Tepe -
"Louie was always so funny and entertaining! He will be missed. May god bless the family with comfort and wonderful memories"
-Alissa (Tepe) Miller -
"Rosie & family - So sorry to here about your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.""
-Sheldon & JoAnn (Behrend) Ellison -
"My deepest sympathy to you and your family Greg."
-Alice A. Rivera -
"So very sorry to learn of Louie's sudden passing. Sending prayers of comfort to all of you. "
-Carol Seifert -
"Such sad news! I wish I could be there to comfort and help you through this difficult time. My family and I enjoyed many great times with Louie and your family, those precious memories will always be with us. With love and prayers, Kathy Stanley"
-Kathy Stanley
