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Audrey Ernst Obituary
Audrey Louise (Hueneke) Ernst
January 7, 1939-September 13th, 2019
DAVENPORT-Audrey Louise (Hueneke) Ernst, 80, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 13th, 2019.
Family and friends will gather at The Runge Mortuary on Tuesday, September 17th for Visitation from 5-7PM. Funeral Service at Zion Lutheran Church will be on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Burial will be in St. Donatus Lutheran Cemetery, St Donatus, Iowa Wednesday, September, 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM.
Audrey was born on January 7, 1939 in Bellevue, IA., the daughter of Ferdinand and Louise Hueneke.
Audrey married the love of her life, Walter Ernst, in 1958. The couple settled in Clinton, IA, where they raised their three children: Susann, Sharon, and Steve.
In her younger years she enjoyed dancing with her husband, camping, traveling, and bowling. She was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Audrey's biggest joy was being with her family and friends. She was her grandchildren's and great grandchildren's biggest fan. Audrey was very proud of her family and was thrilled to become "Great Nana" to her 6 great-grandchildren. Audrey enjoyed shopping, lunch dates and traveling.
Audrey is survived by her children; Susann (Brian) Mumm of Cedar Rapids, IA, Sharon (Rick) Ray of Topeka KS, and Steve Ernst of Elkhorn, MN, Grandchildren Jenna, Dylan and Tanner, Daniel, Melissa and David, and Elayne and Will; 6 Great Grandchildren; brother, Don Hueneke of Clinton, IA; and many beloved nieces, nephews, friends, relatives and extended family.
She is preceded in death by parents, husband and grandson Adam.
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Bob Cruchelow
September 16, 2019
Audrey was such a joy to see in the morning when we punched in at Hy-Vee. She always had a smile and was very upbeat.
Laurie Harrison
September 16, 2019
Such a loss for so many. We have come to know and love Audrey through Zion. We will miss her constant smile, wonderful laugh and sense of humor and the fun Sunday morning breakfasts. Audrey was such a special person. Our thoughts and prayers to all of her family and friends that will miss her dearly.
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Michelle Hueneke
September 15, 2019
I love you and miss you Aunt Audrey! Fly high now, our beautiful angel, fly high!
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