Ernest Hohenwald of Irrigon passed away at his home on Sept. 13, 2019 at the age of 87.
He was born on May 14, 1932 in St. Paul, Minn. to Archer and Dorothy Geiger Hohenwald.
Ernest lived near St. Paul, Minn. throughout his childhood and early adult life. He later moved west to California. He worked as a lineman throughout his career, which took him to many areas throughout the United States. He retired after 50 years in the mid-1990s.
Ernest loved taking his boat out on the Columbia River, where he and many friends fished for sturgeon and walleye. He was very social and enjoyed talking and joking with people every chance he had. He also enjoyed buying storage units and having yard sales.
He married Lois Rambo in Reno, Nev. in June 1979.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lois; children, Allen Pearson, Doris Moore and Deborah Hurst; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Deloris, Beatrice and Mary; and many distant family members, close friends and fishing buddies.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jennette; and siblings, Archie, Doris and Stanley.
Services are pending and will be announced at a later time.
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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
