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Ernest Sigler Obituary

Dr. Ernest W. Sigler (Ernie)

October 31, 2025

Dr. Ernest W. Sigler (Ernie) passed from this life on Friday, October 31st, at the age of 79 years. He was born in Dallas, TX, to Ernest W. and Juanita Sigler.

A VISITATION will be held on Sunday, November 23rd, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Roper and Sons, South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln, NE 68516. His CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held on Monday, November 24th, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 84th and Pioneers, Lincoln, NE 68520. INTERMENT of ashes will be at Ft Leavenworth, KS, on Tuesday, November 25th, at 1:30 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the University of Nebraska Foundation, College of Dentistry – Veterans' Clinic. Online donations to https://nufoundation.org/fund/01165660 or by mailing a check to University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508, or to Teammates, Lincoln Chapter.

Condolences are available online at roperandsons.com
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Nov. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Ernest Sigler

Nov

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516

Nov

24

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

St. Mark's United Methodist Church

8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68520

Nov

25

Interment

1:30 p.m.

Ft. Leavenworth

Leavenworth, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Roper and Sons - South Lincoln

3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Dr. Tom Heuke

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From the time I spent with Dr. Sigler as students at the Dental College and as faculty members, in my opinion Ernie was the winningest All American Quarterback in every aspect of his life and someone to admire for his leadership qualities, probably learned on the football team.

T. D.

November 16, 2025

Thank you for your Military Service in the Guard.

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