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Ernest Admer “Ernie” Girard

Birth	:	12 Jun 1927 Clyde, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	11 Apr 2003 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5593800, -97.6503100
Plot	:	Block 205.20
Inscription	:	Married Sept. 20, 1947 Parents of Sheryl, Dale, Robert, Shirley, Denise, Michelle, Jeffrey and Melinda
Description	:	Blade-Empire - April 14, 2003 Ernest "Ernie" Girard, 75, Concordia, Kansas, died April 11, 2003, at Via Christi-St. Joseph, Wichita. He was born June 12, 1927, in Clyde, to Eugene and Laura Couture Girard. He attended the Morganville High School, Morganville, Kan., and then served in the United States Navy in Guam during World War II. He was married to Vera L. Wurtz on September 20, 1947, in Concordia. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and had served in various capacities, including Toll Repeater man. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and had... Read More	Blade-Empire - April 14, 2003 Ernest "Ernie" Girard, 75, Concordia, Kansas, died April 11, 2003, at Via Christi-St. Joseph, Wichita. He was born June 12, 1927, in Clyde, to Eugene and Laura Couture Girard. He attended the Morganville High School, Morganville, Kan., and then served in the United States Navy in Guam during World War II. He was married to Vera L. Wurtz on September 20, 1947, in Concordia. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and had served in various capacities, including Toll Repeater man. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and had served on the Parish Council and was actively involved in the funeral Mass. he has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 60 years. He was a charter member of the Moose. He was active in the community and had been Mayor of Concordia. He was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He served eight years on the USD 333 school board and was a member of the board for Notre Dame High School. Ernie was also a member of the Moose Club and had been Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club. He was an active coach for the Moose Girls Softball and Knights of Columbus Pee Wee Baseball. Ernie started a Dance Program for the Mentally Challenged. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather and will be remembered with much love by his family. Survivors include his wife, Vera Girard, Concordia; five daughters: Sheryl Michaud & husband Patrick, Abilene; Shirley Grimsley and husband Glenn; Denise Moe and husband Dan, Wichita; Michelle Jackle & husband John, Wichita; Melinda Wheeler and husband Kenny, Derby, Kan.; three sons: Dale Girard and wife Sharrid, Olathe; Robert Girard & wife, Colleen, Kettering, Ohio; Jeffrey Girard and wife Mary, Kearney, Neb.; two sisters, Theresa Buechel & husband Bill, Salina; Bernice Ayers & husband Les, Washington, Kan.; and three brothers; Paul Girard, Concordia; Bernard Girard & wife Marcia, Solomon, Kan.; Larry Girard & wife Ann, Beloit, Kan.; 24 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 aunts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Laura Girard, one granddaughter, Crystal Grimsley, and one grandson, Trent Girard. Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, with the Rev. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will be in St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas, with military graveside services by the VFW Post 588 and the American Legion Post 76. Vigil service is at 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to the Christian Foundation for Children & Aging.

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Ernest Admer “Ernie” Girard's memorial is located at: Saint Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, Cloud County, USA.
When did Ernest Admer “Ernie” Girard death?
Ernest Admer “Ernie” Girard death on 11 Apr 2003 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.5593800
Longitude: -97.6503100

Family Members:

Parent

Eugene Joseph Girard

(1904 - 1944)

Laura Josephine Couture Girard

(1903 - 1976)

Spouse

Vera Louise Wurtz Girard

(1928 - 2021)

Siblings

Theresa Marie Girard Buechel

(1924 - 2013)

Paul Eugene Girard

(1930 - 2010)

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Coordinate: 39.5593800, -97.6503100

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7. Sibley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6096992, -97.6908035

8. Rice Cemetery
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12. Nelson Family Cemetery
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13. Nelson Cemetery
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14. Wilcox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4925003, -97.7313995

15. Ezra Adkins Gravesite
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Coordinate: 39.6234500, -97.7372900

16. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5889015, -97.7724991

17. Minersville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6568330, -97.6229250

18. Kindel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4519005, -97.6464005

19. Dutton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6419440, -97.7430560

20. Green Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5248450, -97.5081630

21. Walnut Grove Cemetery
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22. Hollis Cemetery
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23. Hall Cemetery
Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4455986, -97.7033005

24. Zion Cemetery
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