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In memory of
Ernest "Ernie" Walter Karger
October 16, 1934 - August 14, 2021
Oct 16, 1934 - Aug 14, 2021
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Personal note from Neave, Ernie's Daughter
Obituary
Ernest Walter Karger of Sequim, Washington passed peacefully on the morning of August 14, 2021 with his family by his side. He was 86.
Ernie was born in Kane, Pennsylvania to Ernest and Marion (Daggs) Karger. He attended Tufts University on a ROTC scholarship, and graduated with an Engineering degree. He was in the Navy reserve for 20 years and retired as a Lt. Commander.
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Memories & condolences
My Heart is with you all. Holding space for grieving and a sense of loss. Ernie was a kind man. A good man. A quiet man…
My Heart is with you all. Holding space for grieving and a sense of loss. Ernie was a kind man. A g…
My Heart is with you all. Holding space for grieving and a sense…
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Community Involvement
Church
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Our Saviour's
Volunteered for
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Habitat for Humanity Pagosa
Service Organization
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What were Ernie's favorite performances to watch?
Anything that his grandchildren were in. He attended soccer games, baseball games, …
Anything that his grandchildren were in. He attended soccer games, baseball games, ballroom d…
Anything that his grandchildren were in. He attended soccer games, baseball games, ballroom dance performances, ballet…
What causes did Ernie care about most?
Habitat for Humanity. Ernie also was dedicated to serving in the church. He was of…
Habitat for Humanity. Ernie also was dedicated to serving in the church. He was often the pr…
Habitat for Humanity. Ernie also was dedicated to serving in the church. He was often the project manager for any bui…
What were Ernie's favorite tv shows?
MASH
MASH
MASH
What were Ernie's favorite books?
Westerns - good old Western. He also enjoyed Tony Hillerman mysteries.
Westerns - good old Western. He also enjoyed Tony Hillerman mysteries.
Westerns - good old Western. He also enjoyed Tony Hillerman mysteries.
Timeline
Born
October 16th, 1934
Gained a sibling, Robert Karger
1938
Marion, VA, USA
Gained a sibling, Nancy van den Esschert
1940
Marion, VA, USA
Survived by
Aideen Karger
Wife
Mark Karger
Son
Deirdre Karger
Daughter
Kurt Karger
Son
Neave Karger
Daughter
Frank Karger
Son
Jack Karger
Grandson
James Karger
Grandson
Grant Karger
Grandson
Isabel Karger
Granddaughter
Logan Karger
Grandson
Molyneaux Megenhardt
Grandson
Zetta Megenhardt
Granddaughter
Keiran Brook
Grandson
Robert Karger
Brother
Nancy van den Esschert
Sister
Neave Karger
Daughter
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