Bernard Ermels
May 9, 1930 — June 17, 2023
Bernard Ermels, 93, of Des Moines formerly of Webster City died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday July 3, 2023 at Graceland Cemetery – Section #35. Please join the family following the burial at 4101 76th Street in Urbandale for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services.
Bernard John Ermels, son of Carl and Suzanne (Mariga) Ermels, was born May 9, 1930 in Webster City. He graduated from Lincoln High in 1948. He joined the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict. On September 25, 1953 Bernie was united in marriage to Marian Raye PeCoy in Algona. He was a plumber for many years at Gadbury in Fort Dodge.
He is survived by his sons, Marty (Kathy) Ermels and Ron Ermels all of Urbandale; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and sister, Martha Hill of Webster City.
Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Marian in 2019; his parents, and sisters, Betty Patterson and Helen Lee.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #191, and past member of the Moose Lodge and Elks.
Bernard John Ermels, son of Carl and Suzanne (Mariga) Ermels, was born May 9, 1930 in Webster City. He graduated from Lincoln High in 1948. He joined the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict. On September 25, 1953 Bernie was united in marriage to Marian Raye PeCoy in Algona. He was a plumber for many years at Gadbury in Fort Dodge.
He is survived by his sons, Marty (Kathy) Ermels and Ron Ermels all of Urbandale; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and sister, Martha Hill of Webster City.
Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Marian in 2019; his parents, and sisters, Betty Patterson and Helen Lee.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #191, and past member of the Moose Lodge and Elks.
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