Allen F. Ernst 1929-2017

ERNST, KACENA, KOLLENKARK, KINNEY

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 5/11/2017 at 19:40:17

Allen F. Ernst, 87, of Cedar Rapids formerly of Center. Point, died April 29, 2017, at Northbrook Manor. Services were held May 3, 2017, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include a daughter, Vecca, of Farmington; a son, Eric (Denise) of Coon Rapids; and a sister, Margaret Kacena of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister-in-law, Judy Ernst. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son, David, and one brother, Dean.

Allen was born on May 16, 1929, in Atkins the son of George and Therese Kollenkark Ernst. He married June M. Kinney on July 7, 1951, in New Hall. June passed away in 2013.

Allen retired from Collins after 30-plus years of service as well as being the owner and operator of Ernst Sales in Center Point. He had been an avid Cubs fan since the 1940s and planned several summer family trips that included Cub baseball games. Allen proudly served in the air force during the Korean War. He loved all animals and had a variety of pets that included turtles, goats, raccoons, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. Allen was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA, 4 May 2017

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