M. Ernest "Ernie" Widner Obituary (1917

Ernie was born February 20, 1917 in Iowa to the late Ira and Mary Widner. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1936 and was a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 33 years, retiring in 1979. Ernie served our country during WWII in the 5th Airforce for three and a half years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Bellevue, where he served as an usher and on church council for several years. Ernie was also a member of the Bellevue Elks, where he served in all offices locally, also in the Elks district, state, and national offices. He started the Elks Scholastic Awards Nite. He also served on the Bellevue Alumni Board for 35 years. Ernie was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce in 1992. On September 8, 1948, Ernie married Catherine "Kay" McMahon and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2006. Ernie is survived by his children: Robert (Patty) Widner of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Mary Ann (Mark) Meyer of Toledo; and Rita Jane Widner (Dave Hathaway) of Rochester, New York; his grandchildren: Aaron (Stefanie) Widner and Alyssa Widner also survive. In addition to his parents and his wife, Ernie was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Widner; and one sister and two brothers. Ernie's family would like to thank the staff of Orchard Grove and the Bellevue Care Center. Visitation Date: February 25 2011 Visitation time: 3:00-7:00 PM Visitation Location: Auxter Funeral Home - Funeral Date: February 26 2011 Funeral Time: 10:30 AM Funeral Location: Immaculate Conception Church -