Ernest M. White, age 83, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at his home following a long battle with lung disease.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2007 at the Assembly of God Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Pastor Todd Leininger will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military rites will be offered at the graveside service by the Adams VFW Post #6279; the Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post #250; and the Grand Marsh American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Assembly of God Church.
Ernest was born May 29, 1924 in Kennett, Missouri to Earnest and Bulah (Wells) White. He joined the Navy at age 17 to serve in WWII. Ernest served in the Pacific Theater of War. Following the war, he enlisted in the Army and later served in the Korean as a sergeant for 5 years. Ernest worked as an electrician in the oil industry in California. He was married to the late Mildred Meeham in 1951.
Ernest married Sarah Hartley on January 23, 1972 in Ontario, California. The couple moved to Racine in 1974, where Ernest worked for J.I. Case until 1987. Ernest and Sarah moved to their home in the Town of Quincy in 1991.
Ernest enjoyed helping family and friends with his skills as an electrician. He went to Guatemala with his church to help build a new school.
Ernest was a member of Assembly of God Church.
Ernest was preceded in death by his Father Earnest White; step-father Elmer Adams; mother Bulah Adams; first wife- Mildred Meeham; sister-Margie Smith; grandson Keith Marima; and step-son Wayne R. Bell.
Survivors:
Wife: Sarah White of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Lester White
Daughter: Sherry (Louis) Schwartz of Rialto, CA
Daughter: Janet (Jeff) Ahles of Racine, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Linda (John) Marima of Plymouth, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Janice (Thomas) Lesh of Apple Valley, CA
Step-Daughter: Debbie (Carl) Pedersen of Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Step-Son: Robert (Jennifer) Bell of Racine, Wisconsin
Brother: Jack Adams of East Lake, OH
Grandchildren: 24
Great-Grandchildren: 34
Further survived by other relatives, and friends.
　
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.