Ernest ‘Ernie’ Weisskopf, 92, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home under the care of his family and hospice services. Ernie was born July 27, 1928 in the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, son of the late Adolph and Elsie (Stampfli) Weisskopf. He married MaryAnn D. Klade on October 25, 1952 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2016. Ernie had been a dairy farmer in the town of Schley. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, gardening and canning, playing cards, and woodworking. Ernie was the ‘handy man’ in the family and could fix or repair most anything. He was affectionately known in the family as ‘Grandpa Trouble’.
Ernie is survived by his daughter, Diana (John) Allen of Merrill; two sons, Ernie Weisskopf and Corey Weisskopf, both of Merrill; three grandchildren, Toby Allen (Gina VanDerGeest) of Merrill, Michelle (Brad) Krueger of Merrill, and Joe (Samantha) Allen of Merrill; six great grandchildren, Brenna Allen, Marley Krueger, Kaylynn Allen, Brady Krueger, and Jaron Allen and Jase Allen; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 12 Noon Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Greg Laska will officiate. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery, Merrill. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 6th at the church. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.