Ernest "Ernie" Floyd Fugiett

Redkey, IN
Ernest "Ernie" Floyd Fugiett

Ernest "Ernie" Floyd Fugiett, 89, of Redkey, IN, joined his Lord and Savior in glory on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, peacefully while in the company of family members at his daughter's residence. Ernie was born in Woodbury, TN, on March 2, 1935, a son of the late Cecil and Velma (Smith) Fugiett. He was a 1953 graduate of Redkey High School and went on to further his education in electronics. Ernie was the loving husband of Edna Louise (Eads) Fugiett who he happily married on November 26, 1953 and raised their family. Ernie worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a signalman and later worked hard owning and managing a farm with livestock. Ernie and Louise owned and operated several businesses together including "Louise's Cafe", "Ernie's Appliance Mart", and "Teal Laundry Mat" in Redkey, IN. Ernie was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a Scottish Rite member, and loved working. He also enjoyed having breakfast with local farmers and being on Fugiett Farms, which over the years consisted of over 21 tractors, cattle, horses, and pigs. In his younger days, Ernie was a young entrepreneur in farming. He spent 4 years as class president in high school. He participated in 4H, Band, Basketball, Baseball, Track, and was a part of the 1953 Championship Basketball Team for Redkey High School. Ernie was a man who took pride in all of life's accomplishments. He is survived by his beautiful wife; Edna Louise Fugiett, 2 sons; Rodney Fugiett (wife LuAnn), Brent Fugiett, 1 daughter; Robin Cotherman (husband Craig), 1 sister; Joy Martin, 7 grandchildren; Brooks Fugiett (wife Cassie), Adam Fugiett (wife Cathy), Jennifer Yoder (husband Cory), Taylor Fugiett, Seth Fugiett (wife Jess), Amber Hackworth (husband Dakotah), Jeremiah Cotherman (wife Destiny). 14 great grandchildren;  Carter, Paisley, Daniel, Sophia, Luke, Kaden, Kambry, Carter, Ryder, Charlie, Waylon, Axl, Ava, and Cora. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; Cecil and Velma Fugiett, 2 brothers; Elmer Fugiett, Albert Fuston Fugiett,  and  2 sisters; Eva Welch and Lucille Tarter. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 4-7 PM as well as on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 11-1 at Redkey Faith Ministries. Masonic services will be held on Friday at 12:45 at Redkey Faith Ministries. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Pastor Craig Cotherman officiating. Interment will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel.

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