Ernest Schirado

Ernest J. Schirado, age 77 of rural Glen Ullin died Friday, April 14, 2006 at his farm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 10:00 a. m. Central Time at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin with the Reverend Sebastian Schmidt as Celebrant. Visitation will begin on Sunday after 5:00 p. m. at the church with Vigil services at 7:00 p. m. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Glen Ullin. Ernie was born August 5, 1928 on the family farm Northeast of Glen Ullin the son of John and Theresa (Filibeck)Schirado. He was raised on the farm and educated in country school. He married Eunice Sebastian on October 10, 1951 at St. Clement?s Church. Following marriage they made their home on his family farm where they raised their family. They also raised cattle and small grains which helped fund his passion for raising quarter horses. Family was most important to Ernie, not only did they work together as a family, but spent many summer weekends participating in rodeos with his family. He served his community by being involved in the Morton County Sheriff?s Posse, Board member of the Glen Ullin Fire Protection, Glen Ullin Weigh Scale Assn, American Quarter Horse Assn, the Stark-Morton Saddle Club, a past president of the Curlew Telephone Cooperative, was a long time member of the Sacred Heart Choir District, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, was a past Faithful Navigator, and in 1990 was chosen Family of the Year for North Dakota. Blessed for having shared in his life are his wife, Eunice, Glen Ullin; his sons: Rick (Wanda),Denver, Co; Allen (Marjorie), Bismarck, ND; Timothy (Lori), Menoken, ND; Bruce (Heidi), Bismarck, ND; Russell (Holly), Menoken, ND; Bryan (Michelle), Harrisburg, SD; Kyle (Mitzi), Granby, CO; his daughters: Lynnette, Glen Ullin, ND; and Corrine (Les) Vatnsdal, Minot, ND. His grandchildren: Michael (Rhonda) Schirado, Sarah (Jay) Rarog, Jennifer (Kris) Goodman, Joseph (Michaela) Schirado, John Schirado, Christopher Schirado and his fianc?e Lynsey Wenstrum, Corey Schirado, Cody Schirado, Kalli Schirado, Jordyn Schirado, Casey Schirado, Lindy Schirado, Dustin Schirado, Kaylee Schirado, Matthew Schirado, Nicholas Schirado, John Schirado, Jacob Schirado, Travis Vatnsdal, Cassidy Vatnsdal. He is also survived by his brother George, Glen Ullin; Nick (Vivian), Bismarck; sisters: Rose Kastner, Lansing, MI; Eleanor Wehri, Glen Ullin; and sisters-in-law: Helen Schirado, Lansing, MI; Bessie Rhodenbaugh, Glen Ullin, ND; Eva Schirado, Spokane, WA; Joyce Velasques, Lansing, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandchildren: Cameron, Jaden, and Katherine Vatnsdal; and seven brothers: Carl, Victor, Ervin, Leo, John, Joseph, and William. Casket Bearers will be Ernie?s GrandsonsMusic provided by the Sacred Heart choir and family. Special Music by: John Schirado and Lindy Schirado


Burial Date: April 17, 2006
Funeral Home Glen Ullin, ND

Funeral Mass: Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Glen Ullin