Dean E. Ernst's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2025 in Clinton, Iowa

Dean E. Ernst

September 19, 1929 - May 2, 2025 (95 years old)

Clinton, Iowa

Dean E. Ernst's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2025 in Clinton, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory

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Dean E. Ernst

September 19, 1929 - May 2, 2025 (95 years old)

Clinton, Iowa

Dean E. Ernst Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dean E. Ernst of Clinton, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 95, on May 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dean E. Ernst to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Ernst and Inez Ernst (Gregor); and his wife Patricia Faye Rickert. He is survived by: his children, Dan Ernst of Oakridge, Joel Ernst of Clinton, Jeff Ernst (Laura) of Clinton, Iowa and Sheryl Ernst of Clinton; his grandchildren, Carl, Sativa, Lance (Demi), Luke, Keli (Tanner), Curtis, Kyle (Liza), Brady (Kortney) and MacKenzie (Ryan); and his great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Aracely and Lennon.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory (302 3rd Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (621 S 3rd St, Clinton, IA 52732).

Memorials can be made to the First Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory



Thu

May 08

Visitation

Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory
302 3rd Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732

Fri

May 09

Funeral service

First United Methodist Church
621 S 3rd St, Clinton, IA 52732

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