WILFRED "WILL" ALBERT EHRICH
February 11, 1920 ~ November 20, 2012
Remembering our loving father and grandfather
with grateful hearts this Thanksgiving
Will was born to Albert and Elsie (Ahrens) Ehrich in rural Elmore, MN, where he grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Elmore High School in 1938 and served in the Navy during World War II.
He married the love of his life, Ruth Marie Lehman, on Sept. 17, 1942. They began their married life running the family farm before starting their next careers as partners in motel and apartment management in the early '60s. Will lost Ruth after a battle with leukemia on April 7, 2003.
Will is survived by three sons-Douglas, Craig and Bruce- eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and his youngest sister Virginia "Ginny" Kramer.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents and three sisters: Viola, Ruby and Janice.
His family welcomes friends to join them on Sat., Nov. 24, at 1:00 to celebrate his life at Messiah Lutheran Church in Vancouver, where memorials may be given in his name.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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We remember Will and Ruth from our years at Messiah. They were always genuine and friendly. We followed Craig and Candi from Sarah J to Bethel. Our prayers are with you. Glynda and Pat
Glynda Hamilton
November 25, 2012
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