Ernest Mader

Ernest J. Mader, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Collier Hospice Center. He was born on May 1, 1920 in Farmer City, IL. On January 12, 1946 he married Rachel B. Adams in Indianapolis, IN. He proudly served his country during WWII with the United States Army. Surviving Mr. Mader are his three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Blunk of Mt. Vernon, WA, Barbara and Jerry Luttrell of Anderson, IN and Beverly and Gary Weitner of Surprise, AZ. He is also survived by four grandchildren, James Eoff, Mark Blunk, Julie Luttrell and Kristine Richards, and seven great-grandchildren Daniel Eoff, Lilah Hugo, Jayden, Jackson and Jordan Wenning and Tristan and Zachary Richards. Also surviving is his special companion, Alice Busch. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Collier Hospice Center at 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. A memorial service will be held at a later date.