Ernest “Ernie” Scheetz, 80, Washington, died Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Visitation will be held from noon until 8 p.m., Monday, July 23 at Ward Funeral Home, Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 24 at the Washington Christian Church, Washington.
Burial is 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 24 at the Washington City Cemetery.
Ernie was born May 3, 1938 at Washington to Edward and Beulah (Windhorst) Scheetz. He attended Washington schools and joined the U.S. Air Force on April 17, 1957. He was honorably discharged from active duty on April 26, 1961. Ernie and Zetta Marie Leidig, were married February 25, 1962 at the First Methodist Church, Washington by Rev. Grist.
Ernie worked for the City of Washington for almost 40 years. After retiring, he did construction work and took pride in keeping several township roads in good condition. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
Ernie volunteered annually for the Shrimp Peel Auction, for the Special Olympics in Topeka, for many years.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, John, Robert, William, Norman, Herald and Jerald; sisters, Ruth and Beth; and grandchildren, Megan and Christopher Scheetz.
Survivors include wife Zetta; sons, Lacy (Janeen) Scheetz, Rowlett, Tex., Tracy (Twila) Scheetz, Fairbury, Neb.; four grandchildren; sister Marilyn Linhardt, Aurora Colo; and brother, Edward Scheetz, Waukesha, Wis.
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