ERNEST KOTNIK
In the wee hours of the morning on November 22 2014, Ernest Kotnik slipped away to his eternal rest. He was 87 years of age. Ernest is survived by his dear wife Ida, and his only son, Ernest. He is also survived by his brother, Walter (Marie) of Austria; sister-in-law, Hilda (Frank) of New York, as well as numerous nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Frank.
Ernest was born in Neufriesach, Gottschee, on March 21, 1927. He immigrated to Canada shortly after the War and settled in Fort Frances Ontario. He met the love of his life Ida Hiris who was also from Gottscheer in 1953 and were married shortly afterwards. They had had a son Ernest in 1957 and enjoyed a long happy marriage. Work was hard to find and the family soon came to the United States in search of a better life. They settled in New York for a brief time and finally came to Toledo where they resided until his death.
Dad was an ambitious self made man; he worked hard to support his family and was never idle. Even in his later years he could always be found tinkering in his garage on a new project. He was inventive and came up with great new ideas to make life easier. He never slowed down and was blessed with good health until the last few years. Even with failing health he continued to keep as busy as he could.
Ernest loved going to the family cabin in Canada, they went every summer since 1965. He built a cabin with all the amenities and improved it each and every year, making it the wonderful place it is today. He talked fondly about how he loved the lake and fishing and he really missed it when he couldn't go anymore due to health.
In honoring his wishes there is no visitation or services. Interment in Lake Twp Cemetery in Millbury, Ohio will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Freck Funeral Home. Friends and family can make a donation to the charity of their choice if they so desire.
‘Your love will light our way,
Your memory will be with us forever’
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In the wee hours of the morning on November 22 2014, Ernest Kotnik slipped away to his eternal rest. He was 87 years of age. Ernest is survived by his dear wife Ida, and his only son, Ernest. He is also survived by his brother, Walter (Marie) of Austria; sister-in-law, Hilda (Frank) of New York, as well as numerous nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Frank.
Ernest was born in Neufriesach, Gottschee, on March 21, 1927. He immigrated to Canada shortly after the War and settled in Fort Frances Ontario. He met the love of his life Ida Hiris who was also from Gottscheer in 1953 and were married shortly afterwards. They had had a son Ernest in 1957 and enjoyed a long happy marriage. Work was hard to find and the family soon came to the United States in search of a better life. They settled in New York for a brief time and finally came to Toledo where they resided until his death.
Dad was an ambitious self made man; he worked hard to support his family and was never idle. Even in his later years he could always be found tinkering in his garage on a new project. He was inventive and came up with great new ideas to make life easier. He never slowed down and was blessed with good health until the last few years. Even with failing health he continued to keep as busy as he could.
Ernest loved going to the family cabin in Canada, they went every summer since 1965. He built a cabin with all the amenities and improved it each and every year, making it the wonderful place it is today. He talked fondly about how he loved the lake and fishing and he really missed it when he couldn't go anymore due to health.
In honoring his wishes there is no visitation or services. Interment in Lake Twp Cemetery in Millbury, Ohio will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Freck Funeral Home. Friends and family can make a donation to the charity of their choice if they so desire.
‘Your love will light our way,
Your memory will be with us forever’