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In Memory of
Ernst "Ernie"
Wille
Wille
1934 - 2015
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Obituary for Ernst "Ernie" Wille
Wille, Ernst K. “Ernie”
Born to Eternal Life on Sunday February 15, 2015 age 81. Ernie was born in Goettingen, Germany and immigrated to the US with his parents in 1936. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary K (nee Beauchamp). Loving father of Lisa (Bill) Steinike. Proud Opa of Grant and Thomas Steinike. Cherished brother-in-law of Annette (Shahina) Shakoori, Patti (Michael) O’Donnell and Carol (Jeff) Boden. Dear uncle of Tony, Teddy, Amy, Mike Jr, Erin, Beau, Alicia and Ben. Preceded in death by his parents; Henry and Elly Wille, his sister; Irma Evans, and his son; Len Wille. Ernie was a lifetime employee of Harnischfeger Corp, and retired in 1996. His passion was building planes and anything to do with the outdoors. Ernie was a graduate of Rufus King High School and UW-Milwaukee and a US Army Veteran. He cared deeply for his family, especially his grandsons and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. For all who knew Ernie, thank you for your friendship and prayers. Private services will be held on February 21, 2015 at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells, Michigan.
Born to Eternal Life on Sunday February 15, 2015 age 81. Ernie was born in Goettingen, Germany and immigrated to the US with his parents in 1936. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary K (nee Beauchamp). Loving father of Lisa (Bill) Steinike. Proud Opa of Grant and Thomas Steinike. Cherished brother-in-law of Annette (Shahina) Shakoori, Patti (Michael) O’Donnell and Carol (Jeff) Boden. Dear uncle of Tony, Teddy, Amy, Mike Jr, Erin, Beau, Alicia and Ben. Preceded in death by his parents; Henry and Elly Wille, his sister; Irma Evans, and his son; Len Wille. Ernie was a lifetime employee of Harnischfeger Corp, and retired in 1996. His passion was building planes and anything to do with the outdoors. Ernie was a graduate of Rufus King High School and UW-Milwaukee and a US Army Veteran. He cared deeply for his family, especially his grandsons and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. For all who knew Ernie, thank you for your friendship and prayers. Private services will be held on February 21, 2015 at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells, Michigan.
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