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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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Greg Sieleman on April 21, 2017 at 4:32 AM said:

Bev, so sorry to hear of your own sorrow. Way to young. Will keep you in my prayers!
John Pirillo on April 21, 2017 at 12:31 AM said:

My deepest condolences Lori and the entire family. Rick will be greatly missed
Lynn and Jeff Reinert on April 20, 2017 at 11:04 PM said:

Lori and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dennis Ohl on April 20, 2017 at 9:55 PM said:

Lori and family - I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Monnahan on April 20, 2017 at 9:54 PM said:

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
Katey Gries on April 20, 2017 at 8:49 PM said:

Dear Lori - I'm so very sorry for your loss. Love to you and your family. I'm here for you! Love, Katey
Donald Williams on April 20, 2017 at 7:59 PM said:

So sorry to hear this news. We went thru junior high and high school together. We also work together at "Mike's IGA". Made many trips together to away football and basketball games at OCHS. Our thoughts and prayer will be with the family during this sad time.
Donald Williams on April 20, 2017 at 7:59 PM said:

So sorry to hear this news. We went thru junior high and high school together. We also work together at "Mike's IGA". Made many trips together to away football and basketball games at OCHS. Our thoughts and prayer will be with the family during this sad time.
Mazziotti Family on April 20, 2017 at 7:21 PM said:

Lori sending our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sharon McAllister on April 20, 2017 at 6:45 PM said:

My prayers will always be with you and your family.
Judy Gries on April 20, 2017 at 6:41 PM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lori. xo
Mary Gaffney on April 20, 2017 at 6:35 PM said:

Deepest Sympathy
Cathy Martin on April 20, 2017 at 6:06 PM said:

Lori and sons.. Heaven got a Cyclone. Cheers to the next level.. But things on the earth level..will never be the same. My condolences. Carry on.
Bev Krambeer on April 20, 2017 at 5:42 PM said:

Lori, you have my deepest sympathy. Rich was such a great person. We had many fun times at UERPC. He will be missed.
Lori Bayles Yuska on April 20, 2017 at 3:16 PM said:

My deepest sympathies to Lori and her family.

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