MOLITOR, Ernest A. 1925-2012

MOLITOR, ODENS, CLEMENS

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 6/8/2012 at 12:08:35

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Ernest A. "Ernie" Molitor

FLOYD, IOWA - Ernest A. "Ernie" Molitor, 87, of rural Floyd died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at his home.

Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com .

[Globe Gazette online - June 8, 2012]
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Ernest A. "Ernie" Molitor

FLOYD, IOWA - Ernest "Ernie" A. Molitor passed away at age 87, on June 7, 2012, at his residence in rural Floyd surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City, with military honors conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary. Visitation will continue an hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday.

Ernie was born March 1, 1925, at Remsen, the son of Charles and Anna Marie (Clemens) Molitor, the fifth of ten children. The family moved to a farm at Ashton in 1927 where he acquired a love of farming. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Ashton, and was a member of the school's state championship basketball team.
In World War II, Ernie served overseas in the U.S. military with four of his brothers. After being honorably discharged with a rank of staff sergeant from the Army, he returned home to Ashton to farm with his brother John.

On April 19, 1950, Ernie and Alvina Odens were wed in Sibley. They raised five sons and one daughter. In 1958, they purchased their farm at Floyd. They moved to Floyd in 1968 after residing in LeMars for 10 years, where he sold securities for Investors Diversified Services. He was proud of the fact that he improved the farm and strived to be a good steward of the land. Ernie retired in 1983, but remained on the farm with Alvina until his death.

Ernie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign War in Charles City, and numerous service organizations throughout his life.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alvina; his children, Gary (Brenda Martin) of Mason City, Glenn (Charlene Droste) of Mason City, Mark (Lydia Pacheco) of Saint Augustine, Fla., James (Tami Otto) of Charles City, Mary Ann (Bruce Hunt) of Pierre, S.D., Steven Molitor of Charles City; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Theresa (Marvin) Dammann of Little Rock, Dale (Jane) Molitor of Worthington, Minn.; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; two sisters.

Ernie's priorities in life were first his family, faith, work, and his country. The family would like to express their gratitude to Ernie's healthcare provider and friend, Candy Schoba, and for the assistance provided by Hospice of North Iowa.

Condolences may be sent to 1354 Quarry Road, Floyd, IA, 50435. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA, 50616 or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. www.hauserfh.com.

[Globe Gazette; June 10, 2012]