With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernest A. Thacker (Phillipsburg, Kansas), born in Russell, Kansas, who passed away on August 22, 2019 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest A. Thacker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harold Thacker and Amy Thacker (Corwin); and his brother Lester. He is survived by : his wife Thelma; his children, Rodney (Michelle) of Hays, KS, Doug (Kelly) of Casper, WY and Carrie Bredemeier (Mark) of Colby, KS; his siblings, Harold Thacker (Shirley) of Wichita, KS and Amy Ellen Casper of North Platte, NE; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Nathan, Seth, Kortney, Quinn and Zoe; and his great grandchildren, Caden, Colby Jay, Cormick, Clancy Mae and Henrik. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church or the United Methodist Women Thrift Store.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel