Ernest D. Hines
October 2, 1930 — May 13, 2016
On May 13, 2016, the world lost a great man, Ernest D. Hines or “Ernie”, as he was lovingly referred to. Vistation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Monroe Cemetery, Hiawatha, Iowa.
Ernie was born October 2, 1930. He was the son of Elsie and Emery Hines (Madison, SD) and one of ten children. Ernie and the love of his life, Joan Kish, have been married for sixty-six years and proudly raised three sons, Steve, Russ (Patty) and Tony. Ernie was adored by his six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
In Ernie's youth he played and excelled in many sports and continued to enjoy watching and cheering on his sons and grandchildren. He was very proud to have served in the National Guard. Ernie and Joan moved to Cedar Rapids in 1951, to work for Collins Radio and he retired in 1985 after 34 years. After retiring, they traveled the U.S. visiting with and helping his many nieces and nephews. Ernie was a builder of many beautiful homes, hand crafted clocks and furniture through his love of woodworking. His kind spirit, great stories and big smile will be missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the family in Ernie’s memory.
Ernie was born October 2, 1930. He was the son of Elsie and Emery Hines (Madison, SD) and one of ten children. Ernie and the love of his life, Joan Kish, have been married for sixty-six years and proudly raised three sons, Steve, Russ (Patty) and Tony. Ernie was adored by his six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
In Ernie's youth he played and excelled in many sports and continued to enjoy watching and cheering on his sons and grandchildren. He was very proud to have served in the National Guard. Ernie and Joan moved to Cedar Rapids in 1951, to work for Collins Radio and he retired in 1985 after 34 years. After retiring, they traveled the U.S. visiting with and helping his many nieces and nephews. Ernie was a builder of many beautiful homes, hand crafted clocks and furniture through his love of woodworking. His kind spirit, great stories and big smile will be missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the family in Ernie’s memory.
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