Ernest "Ernie" L. Bollinger
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- Ernest L. "Ernie" Bollinger, age 86, of Monona, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Oak Park Place. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Burt, Iowa, the son of Emil and Selma (Busse) Bollinger. Ernie graduated from Avoca High School in 1952 and joined the U.S. Army in 1953. He married Virginia Martin on Oct. 3, 1959.
Ernie worked for MG&E for 36 years, before retiring. He was very involved in the Monona community. Ernie coached Monona Pewee Football and was a board member for about 40 years. He also played and umpired for Monona softball. Ernie was a member of the Monona Fire Department for 29 years and served as captain. One of Ernie's highlights was driving the old fire truck in the Monona parade for many years. He was also a longtime member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, serving as an usher.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Virginia; sons, Bryan (Bridget) Bollinger and Denis Bollinger; daughters, Juanita Braley, Laure (Michael Darwin) Bollinger and Tina Beneker; nine grandchildren, Joshua (Julie) Bollinger, Wesley Bollinger, Tyler Beneker, Colton Darwin, Travis Braley, Amaya Beneker, Taegan Bollinger, Zoey Darwin and Gianna Bollinger; two great-grandchildren, Ernest Bollinger and Shane Jones-Caraway; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George (Ila) Bollinger; sisters, Patricia Stanley and Juanita Bollinger; and son-in-law, David Braley Jr.
A PRIVATE funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021, with the Rev. Elisa Brandt presiding. A PUBLIC visitation will be held at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, at this time a maximum of 50 guests will be allowed in the funeral home at a time, and masks and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions in Ernie's name may be made to Monona Fire Department or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420