Ernest G. Cochran, 81, of Allegan passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Wings Home in Allegan.
He was born April 23, 1938, in Butler, Ohio, the son of Eugene and Ruby (McCullough) Cochran.
Ernie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at Rockwell International for 22 years, KTS Saw and Clausing Industrial Inc. until his retirement in 2001.
As a young man Ernie was a skilled basketball player and had coached little league in Ohio. He was an Ohio State University fan and loved taking his grandchildren fishing and camping. Ernie was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Otsego and a leader for the Lutheran Boy Pioneers.
On Oct. 3, 1959, in Otsego, he married Janice Winter who survives. Also surviving are his children, Randy (Kim) Cochran of Florida and Melody (Tim) Mohrland of Allegan; six grandchildren, Ashley, Kyle, Shannon, Trey, Amber and Audrie; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Ella, Lilly, Arla, Charlotte and one other due soon; siblings, Sharon (Dan) Workman, Connie Cochran, Dennis (Mary Beth) Cochran and Timothy Cochran all of Ohio; sister-in-law, Sandy Cochran of Ohio; along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Caroyln and brothers, Larry and Ronald Cochran.
Private family services will take place on Wednesday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Otsego with Pastor Nathanial Timmermann officiating.
Friends wishing to participate may view a livestream of the service at www.peaceotsego.org.
Cremation will follow. Burial of ashes will take place at Trowbridge Township Cemetery at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Ernie may be made to Peace Lutheran Church of Otsego or to the Wings Home of Allegan. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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