Name: Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Kierbach, Sr.
Age: 71
Address: Mount Olive, IL
Died: Friday, April 27, 2018, 12:26 pm Place: Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL
Born: August 20, 1946 Place: Litchfield, IL
Father: the late: Ernest Kierbach
Mother: the late: Hazel Coatney Kierbach Bartok
Spouse: Esther Marie Ebert
Date of Marriage: January 22, 1966
Place of Marriage: Benld, Illinois
Schooling: Mt. Olive High School Public Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1965.
Occupation: Foreman for Olin Corporation, Alton, Illinois retiring after 40 years in 2006.
Organizations: Mt. Olive Volunteer Fireman // Part-time Police Officer
Military: Served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War.
Interests: Enjoyed camping // working in the yard
Survivors: Wife: Esther Marie Kierbach, of Mt. Olive, IL // 3 Sons: Ernie (Tricia) Kierbach, Jr. of Mt. Olive, IL // David Kierbach of Mt. Olive, IL /./ Michael (Gala) Kierbach of Mt. Olive, IL // 1 Daughter, Michelle Kierbach of Mt. Olive, IL // 2 Brothers: Robert Bartok and Mark Bartok of Mt. Olive, IL // 2 Sisters: Diana Lesko and Karen Weidler of Mt. Olive, IL// 5 Grandchildren: Nicholas, Dominique, Noah, Jordin and Tori .
Preceded in Death: Parents: Ernest and Hazel Coatney Kierbach Bartok // 1 Brother: Danny Bartok
Public Graveside, Memorial Service and Burial: 11 AM Saturday, July 14, 2018 Union Miners Cemetery, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Friends may call: from 10:30 am until the time of service at 11 am.
Clergy: Father Thomas Hagstrom
Lunch: for family and friends following the service at the Saint John Paul II Hall, served by the Altar & Rosary Society.
Military Rites: will be conducted at Graveside by the Mt. Olive Area Veterans.
Memorials: Union Miners Cemetery, Gillespie Ambulance Service
condolences: www.beckerandson.com
Bec ker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, Illinois are in charge of arrangements.
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