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Ernest Nathan “Ernie” Thompson

Birth	:	25 Jul 1944 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 2016 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Prairie Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2585983, -91.8368988
Description	:	Ernie Thompson, age 71 of Cresco died Friday, July 8, 2016 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. Ernest "Ernie" Thompson was born July 25, 1944 in Decorah to Nathan and Irene (Andersen) Thompson. He married Jackie Hovden on July 11, 1964 in Decorah, they later divorced. To this union three children were born: Kim, Butch and Chris. He later married Linda Hampe on November 29, 1997 in Cresco, Iowa. Ernie started his plumbing career in Cedar Rapids, working for Whitney Pump Service. Later he opened his own business, Thompson... Read More	Ernie Thompson, age 71 of Cresco died Friday, July 8, 2016 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. Ernest "Ernie" Thompson was born July 25, 1944 in Decorah to Nathan and Irene (Andersen) Thompson. He married Jackie Hovden on July 11, 1964 in Decorah, they later divorced. To this union three children were born: Kim, Butch and Chris. He later married Linda Hampe on November 29, 1997 in Cresco, Iowa. Ernie started his plumbing career in Cedar Rapids, working for Whitney Pump Service. Later he opened his own business, Thompson Pump Service, in Ridgeway, Iowa. He also worked for Hawkeye Sanitation and during retirement he drove school bus for the Howard-Winneshiek School District. Ernie was also the fire chief of the Ridgeway Fire Dept. He loved to shoot pool, bowl, and had been in many leagues and tournaments with each sport. Ernie also loved to play cards and if no one was around, he'd play on his Kindle. Ernie is survived by his wife: Linda of Cresco; three children: Kim (David) Erickson of Holmen, WI, Butch (Carmen) Thompson, of Cresco, IA and Chris (Heidi) Thompson of Soda Springs, ID; 9 grandchildren; a niece and nephews. He is further survived by Linda's five children: Justin (Kathie) Green of Cedar Rapids, Nathan (Trista) Metzler of Wapiti, WY, Dalin (Chad) Gilles of Cedar Falls, Sarah (Tim) Rasmussen of Exira, IA and Shiloh Green of Decorah; 9 grandchildren; and Linda's two brothers: Ed (Lonnie) Hampe of Lime Springs and Mick (Jill) Hampe of Henderson, NV. Ernie was preceded in death by: Parents, Nathan and Irene Thompson, and two sisters: Judy Snyder and Karen Tangeman. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. Obituary & photo published by Lindstrom Funeral Homes - Cresco

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Where is Ernest Nathan “Ernie” Thompson's memorial?
Ernest Nathan “Ernie” Thompson's memorial is located at: Union Prairie Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Ernest Nathan “Ernie” Thompson death?
Ernest Nathan “Ernie” Thompson death on 8 Jul 2016 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ernest Nathan “Ernie” Thompson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2585983
Longitude: -91.8368988

Family Members:

Parent

Nathan John Thompson

(1912 - 1966)

Elvira Irene Anderson Thompson

(1916 - 2000)

Siblings

Julia Amelia “Judy” Thompson Snyder

(1938 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Prairie Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

2. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2698330, -91.8421110

3. McIntosh Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

4. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

5. Saint Benedict Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

6. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

7. Phelps Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

8. Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

9. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

10. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

11. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

12. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
Nordness, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

13. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2378006, -91.7378006

14. Calmar Lutheran Church Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1833000, -91.8588000

15. Freeport Cemetery
Freeport, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

16. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2560997, -91.7236023

17. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

18. Saint Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1772003, -91.8636017

19. Calmar Community Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1786003, -91.8728027

20. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2055000, -91.9538000

21. Lincoln Cemetery
Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2627983, -91.9819031

22. Haug Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2089005, -91.9657974

23. Russell Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

24. Saint Clements Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1877000, -91.9635000