In Memory Of
Ernest W. Falk
1936
2017
Ernest W. Falk
November 15, 1936 — July 2, 2017
Ernest "Ernie" W. Falk, age 80, of Ledgeview, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at home with his family by his side after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Ernie was born, November 15, 1936 in Green Bay to the late Harold and Edythe (Black) Falk.
As a young man, Ernie rode his bike to enlist in the Army. He left on a train that very day and proudly served his country in the Korean War as a Sergeant. Ernie married Ruth Zarnoth in Vermont, March 21, 1957 and they just celebrated 60 years of marriage.
His career included over 20 years at KI as a Tool & Die maker, finally retiring from Fort Howard Paper after 22 years as the manager of the fixtures department. After retirement, Ernie continued to work many jobs including driving the shuttle for the nuclear plant and he worked the last 15 years as security with the Green Bay Packers.
Ernie loved going to his cottage in Goodman, hunting and fishing with the boys and grandkids and had taken hunting trips to Colorado and Canada. He loved the outdoors and nature, working in his yard, berry picking, sailing and golfing. Ernie and Ruth spent some of the winter months in Gulf Shores, Spain and North Africa. They also traveled to Colorado many times, volunteering to build the Colorado Trail, sleeping in tents on the side of the mountain. Ernie was never without his trusted furry companion, Snap.
Ernie will be sadly missed by his wife, Ruth; 5 children: Vickie (Alan) Hansen, Ernie Jr. (Brenda), David (LuAnn), Renee (Curt) Beauchaine and Gary; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren (and 2 on the way); 3 brothers: Ray, William (Mary) and Allen (Maureen); 2 sisters, Carolyn Arcand and Adele (Bob) Phillips; mother-in-law, Esther Zarnoth and 3 sisters-in-law: Judy (Ron) Barribeau, Carol LeCoque and Priscilla Falk. He is further survived by his pets, Snap and Gizmo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Jr.; father-in-law, Leo Zarnoth; 2 brothers-in-law, Mark Zarnoth and Don Arcand and sister-in-law, Joyce Falk.
Visitation will be held at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Monday, July 10, 2017 from 4 to 6:45 PM. A funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor David Hatch officiating. Full military honors will be rendered at the conclusion of the service.
Ernie's family would like to thank the Unity Hospice nurses and staff for their compassion and care.
"To share a memory of Ernie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below."
As a young man, Ernie rode his bike to enlist in the Army. He left on a train that very day and proudly served his country in the Korean War as a Sergeant. Ernie married Ruth Zarnoth in Vermont, March 21, 1957 and they just celebrated 60 years of marriage.
His career included over 20 years at KI as a Tool & Die maker, finally retiring from Fort Howard Paper after 22 years as the manager of the fixtures department. After retirement, Ernie continued to work many jobs including driving the shuttle for the nuclear plant and he worked the last 15 years as security with the Green Bay Packers.
Ernie loved going to his cottage in Goodman, hunting and fishing with the boys and grandkids and had taken hunting trips to Colorado and Canada. He loved the outdoors and nature, working in his yard, berry picking, sailing and golfing. Ernie and Ruth spent some of the winter months in Gulf Shores, Spain and North Africa. They also traveled to Colorado many times, volunteering to build the Colorado Trail, sleeping in tents on the side of the mountain. Ernie was never without his trusted furry companion, Snap.
Ernie will be sadly missed by his wife, Ruth; 5 children: Vickie (Alan) Hansen, Ernie Jr. (Brenda), David (LuAnn), Renee (Curt) Beauchaine and Gary; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren (and 2 on the way); 3 brothers: Ray, William (Mary) and Allen (Maureen); 2 sisters, Carolyn Arcand and Adele (Bob) Phillips; mother-in-law, Esther Zarnoth and 3 sisters-in-law: Judy (Ron) Barribeau, Carol LeCoque and Priscilla Falk. He is further survived by his pets, Snap and Gizmo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Jr.; father-in-law, Leo Zarnoth; 2 brothers-in-law, Mark Zarnoth and Don Arcand and sister-in-law, Joyce Falk.
Visitation will be held at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Monday, July 10, 2017 from 4 to 6:45 PM. A funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor David Hatch officiating. Full military honors will be rendered at the conclusion of the service.
Ernie's family would like to thank the Unity Hospice nurses and staff for their compassion and care.
"To share a memory of Ernie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below."
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Monday, July 10, 2017
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