Ernest Nierath

Ernest A. Nierath, age 83, a resident of Sterling Heights since 1986 passed away July 9, 2014 at St. John Hospital, Detroit. Ernest was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica as well as a Veteran of the U. S. Army. He loved fishing, boating, playing cards, bowling and going to the casino. He was a devoted family man and loved his 4 girls whom he referred to as his "4 D's" and his grandchildren. Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Diane Michael Cipponeri, Debbie Nierath, Donna Larry Lee and Dale Ron Ebejer. Loving grandfather of Christy Mark Steffe, Theresa Steve Schmittler Cipponeri, Angela Jason Catlett Ebejer and Jeremy Ebejer. Loving G. G. Pa of Michael, Haley and Molly Grace. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica on Friday from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica where he will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. time of service. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorials suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com