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Ernest Weeks Jan 02 1921 - May 15 2012
Ernest Weeks, age 91, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Pastor Jim Biswell will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Military graveside honors will be provided by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Military Funeral Honors Team of the SD Army National Guard. Ernest was born on January 2, 1921, in Watertown, SD, to William C. and Ethel (Lohr) Weeks. He attended school in Watertown. Ernest worked for Barkley Truck Lines before entering the US Army. He served during WWII where he earned the Purple Heart medal and received the Good Conduct medal, to name a few. Following his honorable discharge, Ernest returned to Watertown. On June 9, 1953, Ernest married Joy D. Seim in Rapid City, SD. He worked for MSL Railroad from 1945 to 1959. The couple moved to California in 1959 and Ernest worked for Celanese Resins in Los Angeles, CA. Joy passed away on October 26, 1990. Ernest returned to Watertown on December 1, 1990 and has resided here since. He was a member of D.A.V. Ernest loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Ernest is survived by three step-children: Don (Janet) Seim of Watertown, SD, Ron Seim of Sioux Falls, SD, and Marlene (Russell) Good of Waseca, MN; two brothers: Jack Weeks of Watertown, SD, and Glen Weeks of Moorhead, MN; two sisters: Shirley Krull and Stella Suman both of Watertown, SD, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother, and three sisters.

Ernest Weeks
Jan 02 1921 - May 15 2012

Ernest Weeks, age 91, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Pastor Jim Biswell will officiate.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Military graveside honors will be provided by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Military Funeral Honors Team of the SD Army National Guard.

Ernest was born on January 2, 1921, in Watertown, SD, to William C. and Ethel (Lohr) Weeks. He attended school in Watertown. Ernest worked for Barkley Truck Lines before entering the US Army. He served during WWII where he earned the Purple Heart medal and received the Good Conduct medal, to name a few. Following his honorable discharge, Ernest returned to Watertown.

On June 9, 1953, Ernest married Joy D. Seim in Rapid City, SD. He worked for MSL Railroad from 1945 to 1959. The couple moved to California in 1959 and Ernest worked for Celanese Resins in Los Angeles, CA. Joy passed away on October 26, 1990. Ernest returned to Watertown on December 1, 1990 and has resided here since.

He was a member of D.A.V. Ernest loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Ernest is survived by three step-children: Don (Janet) Seim of Watertown, SD, Ron Seim of Sioux Falls, SD, and Marlene (Russell) Good of Waseca, MN; two brothers: Jack Weeks of Watertown, SD, and Glen Weeks of Moorhead, MN; two sisters: Shirley Krull and Stella Suman both of Watertown, SD, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother, and three sisters.

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Comment posted by: Glenn L Weeks Jr
Sat 19th May 2012 03:56 am

My dearest uncle Ernie, yopu will be greatly missed. Our trips to LA are some of the best memories I have. You were the first and last person to take me anywhere and I will always be thanful for that. I love you and will miss you always. The kids will be thinking about you as well. Enjoy being pain free now, whereever you are :) Love ya Uncle, Glenn Jr and the kids. If anyone wants to talk, my email is dosmiena@hotmail.com

Comment posted by: Jolene Boyken Mittelstedt
Fri 18th May 2012 06:30 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. Ernie was my upstairs neighbor at Birchwood Apartments for many years. I was just out of college, working and living on my own for the first time. It was a real comfort to me (and my parents!) to know that Ernie was there looking out for me. We had a shared distaste for noisy neighbors in the building! :-) I hold very fond memories Ernie; my sympathy is with you.

Jolene (Boyken) Mittelstedt
Watertown

Comment posted by: Gwen Jurisch
Fri 18th May 2012 04:49 am

My heartfelt goes out to all still left behind. I know I will so miss one of my most favorite Uncles!! It has been already said, that Uncle Ernie was a "gentleman"; and that he was; with ALL definitions to the word.... God rest his soul & look after my special buddy!! With much love to all the family, Gwen Jurisch & family=Newnan, GA

Comment posted by: Nikkie Gallop
Thu 17th May 2012 12:55 pm

Glenn, Shirley & Family,rnrnI am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Ernie was definitely a gentleman's gentlmen! I remember fondly the times when Glenn Jr. and I would stop for a visit with Uncle Ernie at his apartment when he first moved back to Wtn...he had so many stories of his travels, and he always captivated our attention with his patient delivery. rnMay God keep you all during this time; I send my heartfelt prayers.rnBlessings, Nikkie

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