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Ernest “Ernie” North

Visitation:
Thursday, December 20, 2018
5:00 PM until 7:00 P.M.
Peterson Mortuary
212 S. Locust Street
Glenwood, Iowa 51534

Services:
Friday, December 21, 2018
10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
512 2nd Street
Glenwood, Iowa 51534

Interment: Friday, December 21, 2018, 2:00 PM, East Liberty Cemetery, Malvern, Iowa.

Ernest (Ernie) E. North was born March 29, 1944, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Ollie Saloma (Stone) and Ernest William North, and passed away on December 15, 2018, in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Ernie’s early years were spent living on a farm five miles east of Glenwood. He attended Pleasant Grove Country School, and in fourth grade, began attending Glenwood Community School, graduating in 1962.

On June 11, 1964, Ernie married Deanne Seipold at First Lutheran Church in Rockport, Missouri. They were blessed with two daughters, Michelle Lee and Sheralyn Rae. In their earlier years they lived in Council Bluffs, Glenwood, rural Malvern, Storm Lake, LeMars and Humboldt, Iowa, and then moved back to Glenwood in late 1979. Ernie served in the Iowa National Guard for 8 years.

In his lifetime, Ernie worked for several car dealers, the first one being Omaha Volkswagen, and the last one, Reagan Buick, from which he retired in 2004. He also painted with his father-in-law, and worked in northwest Iowa at Wayne Jones Furniture Stores.

Ernie was baptized and confirmed on July 7, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glenwood, Iowa, where he was a member.

Ernie enjoyed fishing, and hunting coyote, pheasant, wild turkey and deer. He was one of the founding members of the Southwest Iowa Sportsmans Club in Glenwood. He served as a Chief Hunter Safety Instructor in Mills County for 20 years, and he received a State of Iowa Volunteer Award, signed by Governor Terry Branstad. Ernie was a great fan of music from the 1950s and 1960s.

He experienced great joy in hunting, fishing, camping and 4-wheeling with his grandson, and in attending various programs, concerts, dance recitals, and athletic events of his granddaughters. He enjoyed spending time with his great-granddaughter, Lorelei. All the family gatherings were precious to Ernie!

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother William, mother and father-in-law, sisters Veda Finchem and Donna Jean Miller; brother-in-law’s, Dave Miller, Marlin Finchem, Fred Seipold, Raymond Seipold and Wayne Leick. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deanne of Glenwood; daughters Michelle (Boyd) Millsap, Kearney, Nebraska, and Sheralyn (Lynn) Stamp, Persia, Iowa; grandchildren Tyler (Kelsey) North, Lincoln, Nebraska; Kacee Kaufman and Kaitlyn Kaufman, Kearney, Nebraska; Kelsi and Abby Stamp, Persia, Iowa; great-granddaughter Lorelei North; sister, Waneta (Mel) Havener, Ft. Myers, Florida; brothers, Jay (Rena) North, Peoria, Arizona and Ronnie (JoAnn) North, Calico Rock, Arkansas; sister-in-laws, Norma Seipold, Omaha, Nebraska and Karen Leick, Glenwood, Iowa, and numerous nephews, nieces, extended relatives and many friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

 

12 Condolences

  • Any Jenkins Bisenius Posted December 16, 2018 8:33 pm

    Ernie was the childhood neighbor you always knew would
    be wearing a smile! He kep an immaculate yard and always stopped to wave at kids riding bikes down the street. He was a nice man and I’m sure he will be greatly missed! I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Delwyn D Kruse Posted December 17, 2018 7:13 am

    So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. So glad I was able to sit down and talk with Ernie recently. A quality man. Prayers to DeAnn and the entire family.

    Sincerely, Delwyn and Barb Kruse

  • Sandi Harmon Posted December 17, 2018 11:33 am

    Uncle Ernie you are already missed.. We love you so much. You will always have a place in our hearts. My heart aches but II know you are in Heaven with friends and family. Deanne, Michelle, Sheralynn and families we love you all so much. May GOD Watch over each and every one of you.. Love & Hugs. Butch, Sandi & Family

  • Jack & Pat McManigal Posted December 17, 2018 12:06 pm

    our deepest swmpathy

  • Dan Sandy Benscoter Posted December 17, 2018 12:55 pm

    Our Hearts and Prayers are with Ernie’s Dear Family.

  • Karean Madsen Posted December 17, 2018 5:07 pm

    Sherlyn and Family, so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts as you go through this difficult time! Please extend my sympathy to your Mother and family. Sent with Love, Aunt Karean

  • Judi Hockabout Posted December 17, 2018 8:35 pm

    Ernie was a great guy…always fun & smiling. I remember his love of classic cars in High School. So glad I got to visit with him over the yrs at Glenwood Homecoming Reunions! He will be greatly missed. My prayers to Deanne & family.

  • Julie Meier Childers Posted December 17, 2018 10:01 pm

    Dear Miss Deanne…I am so sorry that this has happened. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. This is an especially sensitive time of year and I hope you are able to find strength in the coming days and weeks. If there is anything I can do to help, please just ask. God’s Blessings to you and your family at this difficult time…JMC

  • Michelle Hauch Posted December 18, 2018 9:35 am

    Sending many prayers of live and comfort to you all!!

  • Ron Storek Posted December 18, 2018 6:58 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Love from Omaha. The Storek’s

  • Amanda (North) Fulks Posted December 19, 2018 7:32 pm

    Dear Aunt Deanne, Michelle and Sheralyn, I am truly sorry about Uncle Earnie’s passing. May God be with you all in your time of need. On behalf of Ronny and Jo Ann (Laura) I send our love and are praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

  • Chris & Donna Hines (North) Posted December 20, 2018 12:11 pm

    Love you Uncle Ernie! Rest in peace.

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