Ernest Edward Rhodes

Ernest “Ernie” Rhodes, 90, of Stevensville, MI passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital- St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville with Pastor Jeremy Koehler officiating. Burial to follow at Lincoln Twp. Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit from 10:00 AM until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. Ernie was born at home on April 29, 1929 in Bridgman, MI to Edward & Julia (Franks) Rhodes. He completed school until the 10th grade until his father passed away and he had to tend to the family farm. On April 19, 1952 he married Marcella Russell in Sawyer, MI. Ernie worked as a shipper at Gast Manufacturing for 34 years before he retired in 1993. In his spare time he enjoyed camping, especially up in Frankenmuth, traveling with Marcella and listening and dancing to polka music. Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marcella; son Rick (Joyce) Rhodes of Spring Lake, MI’ granddaughters Jessica (Kyle) Prince and Ashley Rhodes; great-grandchildren Natalie Prince, Blaire Prince, Joshua Prince and Caleb Prince and half-sister Irene Kuball. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his half-brothers, Otto Klupp, Chuck Klupp and Henry Klupp.