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Ernie Leimgruber Obituary
Nov. 11, 1951 Oct. 4, 2021
Ernie Leimgruber Jr., 69, of Holtville passed away in his home from complications due to heart problems on October 4, 2021.
Ernie was born in Brawley, California on November 11, 1951. He attended and graduated from Verde School & then attended Holtville High School where he was on the wrestling team and FFA (Future Farmers of America). He graduated in June of 1970. He worked in farming all of his life at the family business, Leimgruber Farms, and took pride in his work. He was also a member of the Imperial Valley Swiss Club.
Ernie married his high school sweetheart, Vicky Freeman, in August of 1972.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie Sr. and Jacqueline Leimgruber; his son, Rick Leimgruber; and Roxanne.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky of 49 years; two daughters, Erin Leimgruber of Holtvillle and Rebekah Rose of San Diego; his brothers, Wally (Marjie) Leimgruber; Ronnie Leimgruber; sister, Patty (Norberto) Irungaray all of Holtville, CA. Ernie is also survived and blessed by his 5 grandchildren, Krystyna, Tyler, Chlole, Erik and Jack; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Ernie will be missed by family and friends as he was a very hard working, caring, and giving person.
Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 9 a.m. The service will be officated by Pastor Dan Escutia of El Centro Life Church.
In leiu of flowers please donate to Holtville High Schools wrestling team in honor of Ernie and his son Rick's dedication to the wrestlers at Holtville High. "ONCE A VIKING ALWAYS A VIKING!!"
Luncheon will follow.(to be announced).
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernie Leimgruber
Jesse west
October 16, 2024
It was funny and a hard hard worker he taught me a lot I wish I would have got to know more of him
Jesse West
February 28, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss I love you daddy is a good guy .
Albert Elgen
November 5, 2021
Sorry for your loss.god bless you all.
Albert Elgen
November 5, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Erine was a really good guy and will be miss. God bless you all.
Norma Sierra Galindo
October 24, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Leimgruber family---an institution in Holtville and Imperial County.
May Ernie now be with his beloved mother, Jackie.
Respectfully,
Norma Sierra Galindo
Ira Hearen Jr
October 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Jon Lorensen
October 22, 2021
To the Leimgruber family and Vicky. Please accept my deepest and most profound condolences to you and the family upon Ernies passing. It has been many.. Many years since Ernie and I have had any conversations. But Ernie always took the time to chat if only for a second. Proud of his family which he felt was a gift to him. May you find soleus knowing he loved a cherished each and every one of of his family.
He is in the arms of Angels now. May he rest in peace
Russ L Tenney
October 22, 2021
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Leimgruber family.
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