Ernie L. Libby

January 31st, 1928 - November 10th, 2013

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Ernie L. Libby, 85, of St. Charles died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 14 at the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Charles with a luncheon to immediately follow and graveside and burial in the Winterset Cemetery at 2 p.m., Thursday afternoon.
A visitation will be held in Winterset at Ochiltree Funeral Service from 2 to 8 p.m, Wednesday, November 13 with family present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Ernest Leroy Libby was born January 31, 1928 near Lorimor, Iowa; the son of Frank Byron and Mamie A. (Brown) Libby. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and his marriage to Dorothy L. Oglesbee took place on October 28, 1951 at the St. Charles Methodist Church parsonage.
Ernie worked as a farmer until he began working for Meredith Printing in Des Moines. While working with Meredith, he worked as a laborer loading and unloading rail cars. He retired from Meredith in 1987 after 31 years.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Charles. Ernie loved motorcycles, especially his Honda Goldwing and he was also passionate about keeping his vehicles clean and polished and his lawn immaculately groomed. Anyone who knew him would know he loved to reminisce about his youth and he could always make you laugh about the funny things he observed in life.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Libby of St. Charles; his five children, Kathy (Kenny) Peterson of St. Charles, Karen (Lee) Gray of St. Charles, Gene (Linda) Libby of Winterset, Janet (Rod) Fleming of Murray, Alan (Arlene) Libby of Van Wert; 11 grandchildren, Dwane, Nathan and Daniel Peterson; Tyler and Thomas Fleming; Ethan and Madelyn Libby; Colby Foster; Lucas Hughes, Angie Gannon and Dustin Riley and 4 great grandchildren, Sophia, Joshua, Jayden and Dylan Peterson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol Libby and three siblings, Mildred Downard, Elmer Libby and Dale Libby.

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	Name	Ernie L. Libby
	Date of Birth	January 31st, 1928
	Date of Death	November 10th, 2013

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	Funeral Home	Ochiltree Funeral Service
	Address	1823 North John Wayne Drive Winterset IA 50273 United States

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Jodi Murphy published a tribute .

Just learned of your loss; sooooo very sorry; he was such an awesome, gentleman and one of the best Grandpas it has been my privilege to know. Will miss him & his stories, his pipe, and his clean car. Will never forget him & Dorothy - in the bounce house! Holding you all in my heart; hugs all round.


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Brian And Karen Rudolf published a tribute .

Dorothy and family... I was very sad to learn of Ernie's passing. He was a very nice man and great neighbor when we live across from you. We had just seen you in Rudy's a couple of weeks ago and then I saw his obituary. God Bless you all and help you thru this time.


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Chelle Murray published a tribute .

We will miss you Uncle Ernie. RIP


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Leona Gillette, Jessica Hall, Lisa Gillette published a tribute .

We were sad to hear that Ernie had passed, and wanted to let you all know you were in our thoughts and prayers, Us girls had the honor of calling him grandpa when we were growing up please know we think about you all often and wish you all the best in life.


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Mark / Jeannine Hays published a tribute .

Karen and Family, We're so sorry to hear of your lost. You're in our thoughts.


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Todd Williams published a tribute .

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! May God lift you up and hold you all in your time of need. Todd, Amanda, Jacob and Xander.


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Dan Tindle published a tribute .

Gene and family So sorry to hear about your father's passing. I can't believe how many years have passed since working for Wright's.It would be nice to get together someday and catch up.Condolences to your family.


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Lorie Falwell published a tribute .

Uncle Ernie had always been my other daddy. I loved to sit and listen to Dad & Uncle Ernie sit and talk about good times. They always had a laugh or two. I love you and will greatly miss you. Aunt Dorothy & Cousins I love you all & i'm praying for you. Love ya all Lorie


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Kelly Libby published a tribute .

We have lost one of my heroes. Uncle Ernie was a great guy, always good for a story and a laugh. When him and dad got together it was double fun. Uncle Ernie I love you!!!! you will be missed. LOVE Kelly


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Dean & Mary Lou Parker published a tribute .

Dear Dorothy & Family: So sorry to hear that Ernie had passed away. He was such a good & kind man. He will be missed by many of us his Church family. You and your family are in our prayers. Dean & Mary Lou Parker


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