Ernest W. Geschke

Ernest W. Geschke, age 98, of Cheney, Wash., passed away on Aug. 9, 2015 in Cheney. Ernest was born on Dec. 1, 1916 in Ritzville, Wash., to Fred and Martha (Ziethke) Geschke. He was a graduate of Washtucna High School and upon graduating from barber school, moved to Yakima, Wash. On Aug. 31, 1940, Ernest married the love of his life Bertie Heng. They were married for 73 years and had two children, Ernie and Janice.

Ernest took great pride in being a charter member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Ernest and Bertie enjoyed spending the winter months in Sun City, Ariz., and spending time with family. Ernest is survived by his son, Ernie (Sally); daughter, Janice Reitmeier (Bob); three grandson's, Bryan, Kent (Monica), and Brent; granddaughter, Brenda Greer (Casey); four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; five great-great-grandsons and two great-great-granddaughters; sister-in-law Claudia Jamerson along with several nieces and nephews.

Ernest was preceded in death by his wife Bertie in 2014, his parents; his brothers, Bill and Jerry, sisters, Pearl and Lilly Geschke, one grandson, Eric Geschke and one great-great granddaughter, Kinsley Greer. The family of Ernest would like to thank the staff at Cheney Assisted Living for the wonderful care he received.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 223 S. Hallet Road, Medical Lake, WA , 99022. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, at Cheney Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steven Gutzman officiating. Burial will follow at Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online guestbook at cheneyfuneral.com. Cheney Funeral Chapel, 1632 W. First St., Cheney.