Ernest Richmond

Ernest Leroy Richmond, 92, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on Oct. 7, 2017.  

Ernest was born March 26, 1925, to Harvey and Cynthia (Erlewine) Richmond on a farm northeast of Grant, Nebraska.

He was educated in Perkins County, Neb.  He worked as a farmer, then later opened an electrical business and was a custodian for Madrid Schools.  

In June of 1946, Ernest married Opal Fisher.  They had two daughters, Phyllis C. Roberts and Carol I. Morris Bruhm, and one son, Gherald L. Richmond.  

In 1952, they moved to Colorado Springs where Ernest was employed by School District 11 as a custodian.  He was employed there for 30 years.  

Opal preceded him in passing on Sept. 9, 1981.  Ernest remarried in 1982 to Ardath F. Calvert.  He and Ardath retired together, and continued to enjoy life in Colorado, living in various areas in the state, including Pueblo, Florissant, Colorado Springs and Aurora.

Ernest was preceded in passing by his sister Dorothy Richmond in 1929, daughter Carol Bruhn, wives Opal and Ardath and stepdaughter Loa Calvert.

Ernest is survived by his two children, Phyllis Roberts of Colorado Springs, and Gherald Richmond of West Bend, Wisconsin. Ernest has two grandchildren, Stacey Roberts and Leslie Ann Willoughby, three great-grandchildren, Jake Roberts, Justice Willoughby and Chimera Willoughby, and one sister, Betty Stohler, of Colorado Springs.    

From his marriage to Ardah, Ernest has two stepsons, Robert Calvert and Russell Calvert, and stepdaughter Susan Cardsen.  There are numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the giver’s choice.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. Funeral services will be on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at 9 a.m., at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road in Colorado Springs.

Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.