Ernest (Ernie) R. Dyer Sr.

Ernie R. Dyer, age 81, of New Holstein died unexpectedly Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his cabin in Carney, Michigan.
He was born August 18, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late Raymond she preceded him in death on January 6, 1984. He married Margaret Endres Nisler on October 18, 1985; she preceded him in death on November 9, 1996. On September 16, 1998 he married Dianna Zerneke Wilberscheid.
Ernie worked for the New Holstein Utility Department for 33 years until his retirement as Superintendent in 1989. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein, the Holy Name Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society, and the New Holstein American Legion Post 124. He was a former member of the New Holstein Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Dianna of New Holstein; 6 children, Ernest R. (Kathryn) Dyer Jr. of New Holstein, Sue (Douglas) Meintzer of Oshkosh, Jane (Larry) Thornton of Omaha, Neb, Dr. Sid L. (Shirley) Dyer of Greenwood, IN, Kathy (Dan) Burg of Mosinee, WI, and Mary (Russell) Lefeber of Johnsburg; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 4 step-children, Tom (Diane) Wilberscheid of Fargo, ND, Kim (Bruce) Groff of New Berlin, Doug (Sophi) Wilberscheid of Florida and Dan (Michele) Wilberscheid of Tennessee; 8 step-grandchildren; his brother, Orville (Louise) Salvo of Appleton, and his sister, Eileen Gustafson of Carney, MI.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his 1st wife Theresa, and vintage rosary beads his 2nd wife Margaret.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein. Rev. Harold Berryman, pastor, will officiate. Military Rites conducted by the New Holstein American Legion Post 124 will follow the services.
Following the services, rosary bead necklace a reception and time of fellowship with friendsfamily will follow in the Holy Rosary School Gymnasium.
In lieu of flowers, buy rosary beads a memorial will be established in his name.
The Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 is assisting the family.
The Sheboygan Press
November 172008