Ernest H. STRECKER

Age 82 of Mounds View Lifetime resident of St. Paul Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, New Year's Day. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Marge; children Sheryl (Gary), Ed (Sara Jane), John (Lorrie), Dave (Michelle), 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and brother Martin (Martha). Known as Sonny, Streetcar, and 'the body' to friends and family, Ernie was a longtime employee of American Hoist and Derrick, later a bus driver for Medicine Lake Lines, and Korean War veteran. In the 1950's he was known as one of Washington Senior Highs standout football players. Ernie loved deer hunting and four-wheeling at The Shack up north, weekends at the cabin on Big Sandy Lake, traveling to the casino with Marge, and tracking every Twins game in his small spiral notebook. Most of all, he enjoyed sharing laughs, stories and drinks with his many family and friends. A celebration of Ernie's very memorable life to be held Thursday, January 7 from 5-8 p.m. lower level of the Roseville VFW, 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville. A family run service will take place at 6, refreshments to follow. Private interment in Rush City will take place in the spring. Memorials preferred to the family. Ernie - you were definitely one of a kind and will be deeply missed.