Ernest A. "Ernie" Kish

Kish, Ernest A. "Ernie" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Kish passed away early Saturday morning, September 18, 2010 at his residence. Age 85 years. The son of the late Michael and Rosa Kish was born December 7, 1924 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church a former member of the choir and a former deacon. Mr. Kish retired from Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw. He was a passed board member of New Dimensions and an active member of A.R.C. of Bay County. Mr. Kish enjoyed camping, gardening, working in the yard and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of fifty seven years the former Hazel E. Gray. Also surviving are his children and there spouses; Tim Kish Sr., Gregory and Barbara Kish, Marisue and William Johnson, William Kish and Linda Cuddie, Kathryn and Paul Beauvais and Sally Kish all of Bay City, his grandchildren; Brett, Tim Jr., Gretchen, Emily, Eric, Benjamin and Abigail, five great grandchildren, one brother; Edwin (Colleen) Kish, one sister: Lucille Michalak, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson; Eric, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Rev. Matthew Schramm with interment in Fremont Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Kish will be taken to the church on Wednesday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial Cards for Westminster Presbyterian Church or Donor's Favorite Charity will be available at the funeral home.