Ernie was born September 19, 1928 to Henry and Mary Albers (Smith) in Woden, Iowa. He went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2018. He is survived by 3 daughters Sandy Schroyer, Donna Sullens, Vickie Marshall (Ken), 2 sons Ernie (Cyndie) and Gary (Dawni), stepdaughter Gwenda Rose (Ben), Stepson Gary Hendrickson (Karen), 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his 7 siblings, ex-wife Mardis, wife Beverly, son Wayne and stepson Greg Hendrickson.