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Happy angelversary Ernie!
Melissa Nourigat
April 22, 2024 | Friend


Portland, Oregon
1935 - 2016
Zwahlen, Ernie Melchior 80 July 22, 1935 April 25, 2016 Ernie was born July 22, 1935, to Fred and Katherine Zwahlen in Portland. He grew up in Portland on his parents' dairy farm which was located where Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer and Jesuit High School now stand. He graduated from Oregon State...
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Melissa Nourigat
April 22, 2024 | Friend
Dear Ernie, You came to visit your sister Rosa at St Mary's Nursing Home when I worked there and loved your compassion, devotion to family and your faith. The nuns adored you and praised you so often. Your kind gentle soul and infectious goodness is a treasure I will for ever remember. For a gentlemen 25 years my senior you were so also handsome. The Showboats were another memory I chuckled at as you grew that business, I'm sorry it didn't work out for the league.
Melissa Nourigat
June 30, 2021 | Friend
My heart carries a great sadness with the passing of this true gentleman with noble character. He was a part of the past never to be forgotten.
JoAnn Moore
March 20, 2017 | St Helena Is, SC
Good and great friend teammate at OSU great person
John Sniffen Sn
March 12, 2017 | Family
A hard nosed good coach and motivator at Purdue. Respected RIP
June 23, 2016
One of my fathers best friends for over 55 years Warren G Ariail lll Coral Gables Fla.
Warren Ariail lll
May 14, 2016 | Coral Gables, FL
Ernie ... RIP Coach! Played for you at Purdue and 49 ers miss your loyalty and friendship .... Great teacher of men!
Jim Bonk
May 11, 2016 | Centreville, VA
You will always be remembered!
You have been a great friend to our family and you will always have a place in our heart.
Love the Hardy's
Chris Hardy
May 01, 2016 | Beaverton, OR
You have been such a wonderful part of our lives. A wonderful man, friend and neighbor. You will always be in our hearts Ernie. Thank You for being you!
Kim and Lisa
April 30, 2016 | Aloha, OR