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Rick Ernst
May 9, 1953 - April 18, 2017

Rick Ernst, 63, of Oelwein passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein.  Visitation will be from 3-7 PM on Sunday April 23, 2017 at the Geilenfeld Funeral Home in Oelwein.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday April 24, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein.  Interment will be at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Ricky Gene Ernst was born on May 9, 1953 in Cresco to parents Robert and Vicki (Reicks) Ernst.  He graduated from Oelwein High School with the class of 1971.  Rick continued his education at Iowa State University.  On October 15, 1977 he was united in marriage with Lori Ohl at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein.  Rick had been employed with Upper Explorerland in Postville and retired following 25 years of service to the Mental Health Institute in Independence.

Rick enjoyed hunting, planting flowers, and sports-especially his Iowa State Cyclones.  Most of all, he enjoyed time with his family.  Rick gave as generously in death, as he did in life by donating through the Iowa Donor Network.

Celebrating Rick’s life are his wife Lori; his children Alex Ernst of Ames and Chris (fiancé Aunna) Ernst of Forest City; his sisters: Connie Bliss of Des Moines, Bev (Duane) Schommer of Hazleton and Deb Reisner of Pleasant Hill; his mother and father-in-law; his brothers and sisters -in-law; his dog Gracie and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, twin brothers in infancy and two brothers-in-law. 

 

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Larry & Wilda Bark on April 21, 2017 at 8:42 AM said:

So sorry for ur loss. Prayers are with you and the family.
Larry & Wilda Bark on April 21, 2017 at 8:42 AM said:

So sorry for ur loss. Prayers are with you and the family.
Diana Richardson on April 21, 2017 at 8:25 AM said:

Lori and family: I'm so so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I'll be keeping you all close to my heart and in prayer.
Robert and Susan Jensen on April 21, 2017 at 7:28 AM said:

So sorry for your loss Lori and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb woodson welsh on April 21, 2017 at 7:05 AM said:

So sorry to hear about Rick am sendind prayers to each of you
Deb woodson welsh on April 21, 2017 at 7:04 AM said:

So sorry to hear about Rick am sendind prayers to each of you
Carolyn Riechmann (Kennicott) on April 21, 2017 at 6:28 AM said:

So sorry for your loss. I remember growing up with this family. Rick wss an awesome kid. Hugs and sympathy to you all.G
Dave Poggenklass on April 21, 2017 at 6:09 AM said:

My condolences to the family. Rick & I were in many things together in school. We hung out together endplayed sports together. Although we had not kept in close contact, he will be missed.
Pat Arthaud on April 21, 2017 at 5:55 AM said:

My sincere sympathy to the entire Ernst family. Words can not describe the feelings at a time like this, but cherish the memories made throughout his life. He was one of a kind.
I know he will inspire all those with him in heaven to become a true Cyclone fan just like him.
Beth Taylor on April 21, 2017 at 5:23 AM said:

I'm sooo Very Sorry to hear this Lori...My Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family and you are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Beth Taylor on April 21, 2017 at 5:23 AM said:

I'm sooo Very Sorry to hear this Lori...My Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family and you are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Beth Taylor on April 21, 2017 at 5:23 AM said:

I'm sooo Very Sorry to hear this Lori...My Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family and you are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Beth Taylor on April 21, 2017 at 5:23 AM said:

I'm sooo Very Sorry to hear this Lori...My Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family and you are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Beth Taylor on April 21, 2017 at 5:23 AM said:

I'm sooo Very Sorry to hear this Lori...My Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family and you are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Anonymous on April 21, 2017 at 5:21 AM said:

I'm sooo Very Sorry to hear this Lori...My Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family and you are in my Thoughts and Prayers

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