Ernest Joseph Zellner died at the age of 89 on July 22, 2014. Ernest was born
January 15, 1925 at Gervais, OR to Joseph and Catherine (Hauptman) Zellner.
Ernest attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Gervais High School. He served in the Navy until 1946. Ernest went to work in the construction field as a heavy equipment operator.
He was a volunteer fire fighter for Gervais Volunteer Fire Dept. for 30 yrs.

Ernest married Marion Haugen in Aurora, OR April 20, 1979. He was a charter member
of Gervais Knights of Columbus and a member of Woodburn Eagles. Ernest was active in community affairs .

Ernest is survived by his spouse Marion of Gervais, children; Gary (Sheri) Zellner of Scio, OR, Joanne (Ed) Butts of Salem, OR, Kathleen (Rich) Duncan of Gervais, OR, stepchildren;
Lynne( Jackie) Gage of Woodburn, OR, Paula (Steve) Overfield of Hubbard, OR and 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Ernest was preceded in death by 1 grandson, 2 brothers; Paul and Jerry.

Visitation Monday- July 28, 2014 at Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel from 1-5 PM
Rosary Tuesday- July 29, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Gervais.
Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM
Concluding Interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery- Gervais, OR.
An Eagles Memorial service will be held Sunday- August 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Woodburn Lodge.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart Parish or Heart Fund- Woodburn Eagles.

Arrangements by Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel- Woodburn, OR.