Richard Oliver Ermert, Sr
Richard O. Ermert, Sr. was born the son of Francis Marion Ermert and Cora (Wilson) Ermert
on December 16,1921 in Datto.
He departed life on July 30th,
2008 at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 14 days.
Mr. Ermert was retired
owner and operator of the Ermert Funeral Home. He served his country in the army and was a Veteran of World
War II. He was 32nd Degree Mason, Charter member of Kiwanis Club where he served as Secretary-Treasurer
for 8 years, and a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 60 years. He had served as a past board
member for many organizations including the Family Medical Center in Corning, the Corning School District, and Memorial Insurance
Co. in Blytheville. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
On November 3, 1950
he was united in marriage to Alice Jean (Thompson) Ermert. She survives.
Other Survivors include:
Two Sons: Rick
Ermert and wife Rhonda of Corning
Clyde
Ermert and wife Patty of Eureka Springs
Three Daughters:
Fran Holder and husband Rodney of Bellevue, Nebraska
Barbara
Patterson and husband George of Sunrise Beach, MO
Lana
Massanelli of Little Rock
One Sister:
Freda Vester of Jerome, Idaho
Nine Grandchildren
And Five Great-Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Cora Ermert, brothers Carl and Clyde Ermert, and sister Letha
Wilson.
