Dean "Ernie" Ernst

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 12, 1944
Departed on January 14, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Dean “Ernie” Ernst, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday January 14, 2010 in the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a long illness. Services: 11:00 A.M. Monday at Christ Church Presbyterian by the Rev. Ron Lewis. Inurnment: Private. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-7 P.M. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Judy, a daughter, Kristine (Mike) Stensland and their children, Jared, Connor, Samantha and Sarah, of Rochester, Minnesota, a son, Mike (Cindy) Ernst and their children, Morgan, Emma and Mackenzie of Golden Valley, Minnesota, a sister, Margaret Kacena of Cedar Rapids and a brother, Allen (June) Ernst of Center Point. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

Dean was born July 12, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of George and Therese Kollenkark Ernst. He married Judy Scott on September 16, 1967 in Newhall. Dean retired from Linn County in 2005 after 34 years of service. Dean served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. What was most important to Dean was spending time with his family and friends. He was always helping others- especially at his church and by serving on the Board of the Linn Community Food Bank. He enjoyed golf and watching his kids, grandkids and the Hawkeyes in various sports. Dean lived life to the fullest and never passed up the opportunity to eat desserts - especially ice cream.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mercy, Caring Bridge or Linn Community Food Bank.

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