Age 92 went to his rest on his birthday February 24, 2013.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ginger; stepson, Dan (Marilyn) of North Carolina; sons, David (Kris) of Elmira, Stewart (Jess) of Painted Post, Stephen (Kim) of Bloomingdale. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; three sisters, Ella, Dora, and Rita (Russ).Ernest served six years in the navy and was discharged as Chief Petty Officer, a toolmaker by trade, a Seventh Day Adventist by the Lord’s calling. He is now waiting for that great resurrection morning when Jesus will return to take his faithful children to their promised home prepared for them in heaven. Even so come Lord Jesus. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday February 26, 2013 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Maple Avenue in Elmira, NYfrom 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Pastor Dunn will officiate.Guest book may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.