Ernie Rolshausen

Ernest A. Rolshausen, 96, of Cressona, passed away Tuesday, August 20th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on December 26, 1927, he was a son of the late Karl & Marie (Lechans) Rolshausen.

He was the widower of Lois M. (Richards) Rolshausen. The couple was married nearly 62 years before her passing on October 26, 2017.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ernie is also preceded in death by his daughter, Suanne Foose, siblings: Carl Rolshausen, & Helen Ebling, and son-in-law, Randy Reed.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. Ernie was a life member of the Cressona Lodge No. 222 Free & Accepted Masons, and American Legion Post #38, Schuylkill Haven.

He had worked as a machine operator for Pottsville Bleach & Dye, Port Carbon.

A loving father, grandfather, & great-grandfather, Ernie is survived by two daughters, Kate, wife of Mike Bowers, of Sweet Arrow Lake;  & Cindy L. Reed, wife of  Daniel McNabb, of Port Clinton, grandchildren: Jessica Hummel, wife of Charles, Jamie Mowrey, wife of Nathan, & Brad Bowers, great-grandchildren: Holly Mowrey, Gabe, & Caleb Hummel, and nieces & nephews.

Ernie loved fishing, cutting grass and a cold can of Yuengling Premium. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He loved to drive his Ford Ranger around Cressona and habitually stopped at Burger King each morning for a cup of coffee.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 27th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona with Pastor Ron Schultz officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service.

Interment will follow at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Cressona Lodge No. 222 Free & Accepted Masons, 1200 Earl Rd., Leesport PA 19533.