Obituary of Ernest L. Sanders

Brockport - Ernest L. Sanders passed away on December 19, 2020, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Diedrich) Sanders; children, Deborah (Dave Hill) Wolck, Susan (Brian) Jones, Stephen (Linda) Sanders; grandchildren, Adam (Daria) Wolck, Micah Wolck, Leanne Showler, Shane, Nathan (Daria), Kelly Jones, Katie Sue (Silvano) Bullo, Joshua (Alexa) DeBellis, Stefanie DeBellis, Ryan Sanders, Stephen Sanders and Kyle Sanders; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille "Sandy" Conley; Godchild, Jennifer Diedrich; brothers-in-law, Richard (Pat) Diedrich and David (Kathy) Diedrich; sisters-in-law, Mary (Dave) Schutte, Carol (Larry) Straus and Joan (Lenny) Palmisano; and many nieces, nephews and friends.  He was predeceased by daughter, Lisa DeBellis; his brother, Wilbur Sanders; and his brothers-in-law, Luther (Betty Lou) Diedrich and Robert (Diane) Diedrich.

Ernie was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hilton. He worked at Duffy Mott Co. in Hamlin until they closed. Afterwards he worked for Brockport Central School. He was a Veteran and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War conflict between 1951 and 1953. Ernie was a dedicated family man and they referred to him as "Our Hero". He also enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. He and Linda were active square dancers for many years. They also enjoyed their trips to various casinos.

No prior calling. Friends are invited to Ernie's Funeral Service, following CDC guidelines, on Tuesday, December 22nd at 11:00 am, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hilton. Interment with Military Honors in Parma Union Cemetery.  

Donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468 in Ernest's memory.