No picture provided.
|
| Spouse: |
Bonnie Sue Middleton
|
| Children: |
Cynthia Marie Kanaly
Catherine Lynn Middleton
Nancy Louise Hawkins
|
| Grandchildren: |
Matthew Brian Kanaly
Melissa Lynn Sandersfeld
Lindsey Sue Hodgkins
Ashley Nicole Sandersfeld
Ryan Samuel Middleton
Benjamin Patrick Luis
Middleton
Sophia Michelle Middleton
Great Grandchildren
Hannah Marie
Emma Irene Tinch
Madison Grace Webb
Lucas Owen Frahn
|
| Parents: |
Elsie & Lula Alvie Middleton
|
| Siblings: |
Travis Middleton
Allois Kennedy
Eloise Hussey
Louise Vail
|
| Grandparents: |
None listed
|
| |
|
| Family
Legacies™ |
|
| |
Cemetery Location Map to Gravesite |
Birth Date: 7/23/1937
Death Date: 12/27/2002
Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery
Lakeview Memeorial Chapel, Section CB, Level A
|
First and foremost, Ernie was a Christian who accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 17. He actively served his country in the US Marine Corps before returning home to marry his hometown sweetheart. He raised his children in a Christian home and always made time for them. He took them on a great vacation every year from California to Maine and several points in between.
It's impossible to know just how many lives this wonderful man touched during his lifetime. He developed a warm relationship with all he came in contact with. As an industrial caterer, he served commuters at the Deerfield, Illinois and Libertyville, Illinois train stations in the Chicagoland area for many years. He then would serve up to 30 businesses a day, serving breakfast and lunch and offering lively banter and his well-informed opinion on just about everything. He was proud of the fact that he became friends with people from all walks of life, from factory workers to doctors, teachers, attorneys, and congressman. He catered weddings, sporting events, horse shows and company picnics over the past 26 years, never missing a day of work due to illness.
After his semi-retirement in 2001, he and his wife moved to Noblesville, Indiana to be near their children and grandchildren. He went to work for Crossmann Communities as a Permit Coordinator and continued to touch many lives in the surrounding counties. All of the individuals whose lives he touched with his love, kindness and faithfulness are better people for having known him. He made his piece of the world more kind and gentle.
He was loved and adored by his entire family. He truly was a gentle man and will be greatly missed by us all. |
|
Ernie spent 2 years active duy in the US Marine Corp at Camp Pendleton, California. He then served in the reserves for 4 years.
|
Married in Waukegan, Illinois in 1958 to Bonnie Sue Carlock. Lived in Zion, Illinois until 1967.
|
Within the first 10 years of marriage, had three daughters whom he loved dearly. Was always so proud to be a good dad.
|
Ernie always took part in birthday parties and holidays. Enjoyed playing with his children and then his grandchildren.
|
Ernie loved to race the youngsters and could still win well into his 50's. He was proud of the fact he could still do a back flip at age 60.
|
Ernie enjoyed taking many vacations with his wife and her two sisters. Traveled all over the US over the years coast to coast.
|
Ernie truly enjoyed going to Arlington Park Race Track in Arlington Heights, Illinois when he lived in Illinois. He liked to take his daughters and then his grandchildren to the races.
|
Christmas was always a wonderful time for family gatherings to celebrate the birth of Christ.
|
After 26 years of Industrial Catering, weddings, sporting events and company picnics, Ernie retired. He never missed a single day due to illness.
|
Ernie and Bonnie were married for 44 years. He will be sorely missed and will always be loved.
|
|
|
