Daniel Ernster

Daniel E. Ernster, 60, of West Terre Haute, Ind., received his miracle of healing. He peacefully passed away on Feb. 4 surrounded by family.

Daniel was born on Jan. 11, 1962, to Marion and George Ernster.

After high school, Daniel joined the U.S. Navy as an aviation structural mechanic.

He had many job titles over the years. At the time of his passing, he was the sanitation manager for Saturn Petcare Inc.

In July of 2018, he met Traci. It was a love that was so genuine and true that anyone around could see it. They were married on May 28, 2019, in Charleston, S.C.

In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, Daniel was a family man. He was a big kid at heart, especially with his grandkids. He loved spending time with family and friends. He touched the lives and made an impact on those he encountered.

Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with many.

He enjoyed spending time doing many things including fishing, going to racing events, mudding and country cruising on the side by side. He also enjoyed grilling, listening to music and, of course, his Green Bay Packers.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Marion Ernster and his niece Callie Lathrop.

Daniel is survived by his wife Traci; his sisters Elizabeth Collins (Craig) and Barbara Ernster (Andrew Wetor); his sons Christopher (David) and Jeremy; and his daughter Jessica (Jeremy) from his previous marriage.

He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law Fredrick and Brenda Moore; sister-in-law Haley Moore; and Traci’s son Justin Denny (Caitlyn) and daughter Krista Mroczek (Derek), which he loved as his own children.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Logan, Lennox, Kaydence, Lexi, Trenton, Colten and Willa. They were his pride and joy. We can’t forget his fur babies Max and Gracie, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom he loved dearly.

Daniel did not want a funeral so we will be having two celebrations of life. The first in Indiana and the second in Wisconsin, where he wanted his ashes spread over the lake.

In Indiana, it will be Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at DeBaun Funeral Home, 85 E. Springhill Dr., Terre Haute. This will be very casual.

In Wisconsin, it will be Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at The Patio Bar & Grill, 601 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington. Feel free to wear your Packers gear since it is Super Bowl Sunday. He would love that.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Danny’s Fight to aid in covering sudden, unexpected expenses brought on by illness. https://gofund.me/d699aaa6