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Robert Ernest Obituary

Robert "Eddie" Ernest Portland Robert "Eddie" Ernest, 74, of Portland, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010. He was born August 19, 1936, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Winona Ernest. He was a decorated Korean War veteran, proudly serving in the US Air Force, which ignited a passion for anything to do with airplanes that was present until his death. He is survived by his treasured wife of 52 years, Nancy; 3 daughters, Cindy (Brad) Mooney of Laingsburg, Sandy (Jeff) Akright of Grand Ledge, and Sue (Kevin) Crittenden of Brighton; 6 grandchildren, Ryan (Tanya) Mooney of Grand Rapids, Drew Mooney (Jenna) of Grand Rapids, Becky (Mike) Cornell of Grand Ledge, U.S. Army Spec. Sarah (Spec. William) Losson of Fort Eustis, VA, and Kelsey and Maranda Crittenden, both of Brighton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Rena and Amelia Cornell of Grand Ledge. His 3rd great grandchild is due in July of 2011. For more information on visitation and services please contact the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland, 517 647-7995 or www.schraubenlehman.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Robert's name to the Chi Heart and Surgery Center at Ingham Regional Medical Center. irmc.org/foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Dec. 26, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011.

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Barb Hensley

January 3, 2011

Nancy & Family
So very sorry to hear about Bob..I think of you and your family often and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Not sure if you remember me Barb Burns/Williams..Bob worked with my dad Lee at Model Coverall for years and I use to babysit the girls..How time flies by.Loving memories.
Barb Hensley

January 2, 2011

For those reading Dad's obituary, please know the date of the memorial and funeral is wrong in today's LSJ. Due to illness, it has been postponed until Jan 12th (viewing) and 13th (service). We apologize for any confusion, and thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.

January 2, 2011

HEY this is Sue, their youngest daughter ... we changed the funeral to January 12 and 13. It was NOT December 29/30.

December 29, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Robert from Model Coverall Nancy from Sparrow Hospital. As well as some your pets.Our prayers are with. Randy and Kurt Losinger

December 27, 2010

Please know Nancy that I am thinking of you and your daughters,
Judy Nemcik

Sparrow Hospital Cafeteria Staff

December 27, 2010

We are sorry to hear of your loss Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to you. We are going to miss him.
Butch Sweet and Sparrow Hospital Cafeteria Staff.

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