Robert L. "Bob/Ernie" Ernest

Robert L. “Bob/Ernie” Ernest, age 76, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Crossroads Care Center in Fond du Lac. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Fond du Lac, the son of John and Rachel (Giesick) Ernest. Ernie served in the United States Navy as a radioman from 1960-63 during the Cuban Crisis. On August 22, 1964, he married Cecelia Michels in Fond du Lac. Ernie was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling and his dogs. Ernie lived life to the fullest and was very proud of his military service.



Survivors include his wife, Cecelia of Fond du Lac; two children, Dawn (Tim) Bunkelman of Fond du Lac, Robert (Andrea) Ernest of Brandon; four grandchildren, Gary Naud of Sun Prairie, Annie (Steven) Wagner and their children Cameron and Jackson, of St. Peter, David Naud of Fond du Lac, Tyler Ernest of North Fond du Lac; one sister, Elsie Kottke of Oakfield; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ernest and Rachel Ernest Grainger, his stepfather, Ralph Grainger; one brother, Harvey Ernest; one brother-in-law, James Kottke.



Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 3-6 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. A memorial service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 6:00 PM. Cremation has taken place. Military graveside honors will take place following the service at the funeral home.