Ernie was the husband of Olga Kischuck and father of Shirley Varley of Mississauga, Bill of Orangeville, Linda Hilton of Whitby, Bob of Shelburne and Sheila Amos of Orangeville. He is survived by six grandchildren and predeceased by one grandson. He was the brother of Kitty, Dick, Ben, Mary and Rose. Interment at St. John's Cemetery, Mono.