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Jon Ernberger
JON D. ERNBERGER
Cedar Rapids
Jon D. Ernberger, 78, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. As per Jon's wishes, private family services and inurnment will be held at at a later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Jon Douglas was born in Cedar Rapids on Jan. 1, 1943, the son of John and Helen Ernberger. He graduated from Jefferson High School and then served his country in the Air Force, Airman First Class. Following his return, he worked as a sheet metal worker for Local 263 for many years and retired from Climate Engineers. Jon was united in marriage to Sharon in 1965, later divorced, but remained together until the end.
Jon is survived by his former wife, Sharon; two sons, Dustin (Monica) and D.J. (Kristi); grandchildren, Michael Ernberger and triplets, Austen, Caitlen and Brooklen Ernberger; and his brother, Jary (Patty) Ernberger.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be directed to family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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