Ernie "Butch" Blackburn, age 64, of Baraboo, Wisconsin died Friday, April 9, 2010 at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 345 N. Pine, Reedsburg, WI.
Friends may call at the church immediately before the service from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. All are welcomed to join Ernies family in sharing their remembrances of Ernies challenging but inspiring life through stories, memories, and photos.
Ernest was born May 1, 1945 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Ernest W. and Caroline (Kennison) Blackburn. Despite being handicapped, Ernest became a small business owner, Blackburns Recycling. He will be missed by many. Ernest was preceded in death by father, Ernest Blackburn; and sister, Elvita Rae Blackburn.
Survivors:
Mother: Caroline Pagel of Boscobel, Wisconsin
Brother: Eugene Blackburn of Hancock, Wisconsin
Sister: Evangeline (Gerald) Boyles of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sister: Starlee Miller of Blue River, Wisconsin
Sister: Sarita Miller of Baraboo, Wisconsin
aunt: Martha Miller of Bellingham, Washington
further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Ernest was the sweetest man I know he was a inspiration to others and I was wanting to see him before I left Wisconsin in March 2010 I wish I would have went to see him. He will be dearly missed. Bless you and your family.
Ernest was the sweetest man I know he was a inspiration to others and I was wanting to see him before I left Wisconsin in March 2010 I wihs I would have went to see him. He will be dearly missed. Bless you and your family.
Ernest will be missed. He was a great person. When he use to stop in at Rural Development, I think I made his day as much as he made mine. : )
Gene I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. He was loved by everyone who knew him.
Gene I am sorry to hear about your brother. He was loved by everyone who knew him.
Gene, Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. He was a sweet man. loved by everyone.
gene im sorry to hear of your brother he was a special person and will be missed by many
gene sorry to hear about your brother. my thoughts are with you during this sad time
loren & peg
Butch was our neighbor for the last 5 years. I saw him a week ago and he asked me to help him move some railroad ties to the back of his house. My family and I will miss Butch very much. Rest in Peace.
Van, we were out of town when you called. So very sorry to hear about Butch. I would call but I have lost my voice so will call you sometime this week. Will be thinking of you and your family
Dear Carolin.And Family. I was sad to read of Butch death. He was a gental person.And a friend. I he loved to watch my childern.Now all grown and married.I never saw him witha handicap.He was Butch or Butchy the friend. God Bless
SORRY TO HEAR OF ERNEST PASSING HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND A CARING PERSON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED.
Ernest was the strongest and truest man I know. He never looked at life with anything but optimism and hope. He helped me at my farm and will be greatly missed. Ernest brought a special light to this world. He was an inspriation.