Ernest A. Unruh

Ernest A. (Ernie) Unruh passed away on December 20, 2008, at Newton Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on April 28, 1920, and was a life long resident of Newton. Ernie was a local businessman, served 20 years in the Kansas House of Representatives, and was a member of Bethel College Mennonite Church since baptism in 1936.

He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 62 years, son Rodney (Sherry) of Overland Park, daughters Teresa (Vance) Arthur of Overland Park, and LaDonna (Eugene) Voth of Newton, seven grandchildren: Richard Unruh and Kenneth (Katy) Unruh of Nashville, TN.; Chad Arthur, Alan Arthur and Melanie Arthur of Overland Park; and E Josef Voth and Aneka Voth of Newton, and sisters: Sue Pack of Modesto, CA., and Viola Unruh and Mary Ann Gertsen of Newton. He was preceded in death by parents, Henry F. and Susie (Hiebert) Unruh, and sisters Ruth Willard and Selma Fent.

A memorial service will be held in January 2009.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Newton High School Athletic Hall of Fame, in care of Roger Erickson at Newton High School, 900 West 12th Street, Newton, Kansas 67114.