Ernst, Mrs. Elmer (Elizabeth) 1922-2014

ERNST, WANDERSCHEID, SCHULTZ, WEBER, FELLER, BURMAKOW, BOETGER, BAY

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/10/2015 at 16:11:53

Monday, October 20, 2014 LeMars Daily Sentinel, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa USA

Elizabeth "Liz" Ernst, 92, of Le Mars, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars.

Elizabeth Margaret Wanderscheid was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Dell Rapids, S.D., to Martin and Cecelia (Schultz) Wanderscheid. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Le Mars. Liz attended St. Joseph Catholic School.

She was united in marriage to Elmer Ernst on March 25, 1940, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Elmer and Liz farmed and lived near Brunsville and Struble areas for many years.

They retired and moved to Le Mars in 1980.

Liz was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church.

Her family was the most important part of her life. She loved to spend time with her children and later in life cherished the time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed family camping and fishing trips. She also enjoyed playing bingo and cards with family and friends.

She will be remembered as being an awesome cook and baker. Liz loved to visit and share her unique sense of humor with all. Liz also enjoyed the company of her dogs, Skippy and Charlie.

Survivors include her children, a son, Jim Ernst and his wife Marlene, of Le Mars, a daughter, Ellen Weber and her husband Denny, of Council Bluffs, and a daughter, Lori Feller and her husband Mike, of Le Mars; 15 grandchildren: Tricia Ernst, Ken (Cindy) Ernst, Deanna Burmakow, Kevin (Angela) Ernst, family friend Mary Bauer, Lisa (Dennis) Dugdale, Brenda Pope, Michael Schroeder, Chris Feller, John (Brandy) Feller, Melissa (Dave) Moir, Jasmine Feller, Megan (Aaron Giese) Feller, Allie Feller, Celena Feller and Marriah Feller; 19 great-grandchildren: Jaime (Matt) Weitl, Steve Schwartz, Scott (Kari) Schwartz, Kilie Dugdale, Ty Dugdale, Ryan Oestreich, Nicholas Oestreich, Brittani Plendl, Jackson Simms, Alison Ernst, Kaitlen Ernst, Riley Ernst, Connor Ernst, Damian Feller, Dorian Feller, Drew Moir, Nevaeh Moir, Gustav Moir, and Bentley Sassman; and a great-great-grandchild, Kaden Weitl. She is also survived by her siblings: Margaret Boetger, of Kansas City, Mo., Bernetta Ernst, of Le Mars, Marty Wanderscheid, of Le Mars, Jerry (Peggy) Wanderscheid, of Rock Port, Texas, Rita Bay of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

Liz was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Cecelia (Schultz) Wanderscheid; husband Elmer, Dec. 29, 2005; two sisters: Mary Hodge and Jewel Buchloe; and three brothers: Dale, Harold, and Paul Wanderscheid.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday) at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation was after 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Carlsen-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Le Mars with a 3 p.m. rosary followed by a 5 p.m. scripture service.

Pallbearers were Tricia Ernst, Ken Ernst, Deanna Burmakow, Kevin Ernst, John Feller, Melissa Moir, Megan Feller, and Allison Feller.

Honorary casket bearers were Celena Feller, Marriah Feller, Lisa Dugdale, Brenda Pope, and Michael Schroeder.