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Ernest Layer Obituary
PEORIA - Ernest "Ernie" Layer, 80, of Peoria passed away at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Peoria, to Gotthilf and Marie Scheible Layer. He married Marilyn Johnston on Jan. 16, 1949, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Marty (Connie) Layer of Chillicothe, Patti (Paul) Taylor of Elmwood and Kim (Jeff) Sexton of Peoria; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Helen Phillips.
He was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1952 to 1954.
He owned and operated Ideal Autobody Repair for 44 years, retiring in 1988.
He attended Grace Presbyterian Church, where he served in various activities with his wife.
Ernie loved sports, he played high school baseball at Manual, and continued to play on various leagues throughout his life. He was also an avid golfer. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and spent winters in Naples, Fla.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria. The Revs. Charles Johnston and Douglas Lightly will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday morning. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Grace Presbyterian Church Building Fund or the South Side Mission.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Layer
Andrew, Kelly, & Josie Whalen
January 26, 2009
Grandpa/ great-grandpa, you will be missed in so many ways! Although some of us didn't get to verbally say good bye, you knew that we loved you deeply. When we mention your name now, Josie immediatly says that you are with Jesus. What an awesome testimony! I know you are with the Lord now cheering us all on.
Love you!
Phil and Carroll Cunningham
January 25, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sally & Fred Baumberger
January 23, 2009
we are very saddened to hear of another loss in your family. Please accept our sympathy.God Bless your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason Crone
January 23, 2009
We were very saddened to learn of the passing of Uncle Ernie. Unfortunately we were unable to make the trip up, but know that we are all thinking about him and the rest of our family during this trying time. God bless and comfort you all.
- Love Jason, Priscilla, and Kayley.
Joe and Verna Palkovic
January 22, 2009
Sorry to hear about your Dad Kim.
Joe and Verna
Jon Heller
January 22, 2009
Kim (and Jeff), that Mustang would be a collector's item..
America's Greatest Generation continues to leave us every single day. My own pop has been fighting mightily the last year. We're hoping to see him reach 85 May 3. My condolences to you and your family.
Joe venovich
January 22, 2009
marilyn, i'm so sorry to hear of ernies passing. i enjoyed playing "old timers" baseball with him. Chuck and i were childhood friends.
Lori Dyar
January 21, 2009
Kim and Family,
My heart sank when you told me that your dad passed away. I'm sure you feel very blessed with all of your memories, and what a list. I'm thinking of the pee green mustang your dad got for you in high school. How many people did we fit in that for open lunch? The dragon wagon?
I'm thinking of you.
Tony
January 21, 2009
Kim, Jeff and family,
We are so sorry to hear of our fathers passing. We all know
how much you will miss him but remember he will always be in your heart. Our prayers are with you.
Your friends at
Khaki Jack's
Lisa Greenup
January 21, 2009
Marilyn and Kim, we are so sorry to hear about Ernie passing. He was such a teddy bear and I know you loved him dearly. I also know your faith and his give you comfort that he is in a better place and has no more pain. We'll keep you in our prayers. Bryan and Lisa (Grier) Greenup
Julie Baumberger
January 21, 2009
Aunt Marilyn & cousins,
Oh how greatly Uncle Ernie will be missed. Not hearing "Jules" from him will have to take some getting use to. I will always remember him & Ben singing the "Hat" song at Thanksgiving. Just know that mom & him are looking over all of us now and some day we will all see them again. We love you all!
Julie & Ben Baumberger
Jeff Layer
January 21, 2009
We love you very much, and you are greatly missed, Grandpa. It was your prayer, not ours, that was answered. We all know that you're in Heaven rejoicing and singing with the angels. Oh, what a joy that must be! We will all see you again some day, and may you rest in peace.
Love,
Jeff & Rebecca Layer
Erica Witkowski
January 21, 2009
Marilyn and family-
I am so sorry to hear about Ernie's passing. You know how much he reminded me of Grandpa Zeke. He will be deeply missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Denver and Sharon Green
January 21, 2009
May our Lord give you His special comfort and be especially near you at this time.
SHILREY RAKER BARBER
January 21, 2009
DEAR MARILYN AND FAMILY, I AM SADLY DEEPENED BY ERNIE'S DEATH. I AM GLAD I GOT TO SPEND SOME TIME IN TALKING WITH HIM AT HELEN'S FUNERAL AT OUR CHURCH. I DID NOT KNOW HE WAS THAT ILL UNTIL I TALKED TO HIM. I WAS HOPING HE WOULD MAKE IT UNTIL WE GOT BACK TO PEORIA. WE SPEND THE WINTERS IN MELBOURNE,FL. IT HAS BEEN COOL HERE BUT I KNOW THE TEMP HAS BEEN REALLY COLD THERE. HERE IS HOPING GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS ORDEAL AND WILL TALK TO YOU WHEN WE GET BACK. I WAS PLANNING ANOTHER GET TO GETHER FOR OUR CLASS. SO MANY ARE LEAVING US FASTER NOW. TAKE CARE AND WILL TALK LATER. GOD BLESS AND LOVE SHIRLEY RAKER BARBER AND HUSBAND RUSSELL. `
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