Ernest Arthur Hadler, 94, of Waubeka was welcomed into arms of God on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Grafton on February 5, 1928, to Arnold and Florence (Hoffmann) Hadler. On April 7, 1951, he married Beverly Retzer (1931-1994) and together had a daughter.

Ernie graduated from Grafton High School in 1946. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he and Beverly settled in Waubeka. Ernie retired from American Motors as an inspector with 31 years of dedicated service. He was a long-time member of the Ozaukee County VFW Memorial Post 5373, who recently recognized Ernie for 45 years of maintaining two cemeteries. Ernie enjoyed playing sports, gardening, baking and being a handyman. He belonged to St. Martins United Church of Christ in Fillmore.

Those left to cherish Ernest's memory are his daughter Keri (Bob) Eichner of Waubeka and his granddaughter Kaylin. He is further survived by his sister Dorothy Thompson of Grafton, and by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Beverly and brothers Harold, Warren "Dick", and Frank Hadler. "

A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00pm on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600

W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 3:00-5:00pm with military honors to follow the service. Ernest will be laid to rest next to his wife

Beverly at Waubeka Community Cemetery, formerly St. Paul Cemetery, on Saturday September 24 at 10:00 am.

Memorials, if desired, are suggested to St Martin's UCC, Fillmore or The Robert Irvine Foundation for Veterans.

Ernie's family would like to thank the staff at Belgium Gardens and Allay Hospice for their care and support.