Ernest Joseph King Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 4, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Ernest Joseph King of Austin, Minnesota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ernest Joseph King or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ernest had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Ernest may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John King and Rose King (Wettstein); his wife RoseMary Heimer; and his children, Brian and Kathleen Schaefer.
He is survived by: his children, Bradley King of Austin, Jeffrey King (Marie) of Hammonton, Michelle Ellingworth (Jon) of North Mankato and Denise Kinny (Greg) of Blooming Prairie; and his son-in-law Greg Schaefer of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; and five sisters.
A rosary was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 3:45 PM to 4:00 PM at the Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home - Austin (1801 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912). Visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church (1001 Oakland Ave E, Austin, MN 55912).
