Dear Dave and family.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. What a great legacy he left to this world. So kind to everyone he talked to, and so very interesting. He led such a colorful life and seemed to enjoy every minute. His loyalty to your mother was something beyond anything I have seen. I loved him and my son Steve was so happy to be with you, Dustin and your dad. We were so lucky to have Ernie in our little town, and he will be remembered bu so many as such a kind and giving man. Many good wishes. Alanna

Message from Charles and Kay Stanley

January 29, 2015 1:39 PM

Ernie was a friend to all and a mentor to many. When we think of our home town, we think of Ernie. His work in the Albion community will be remembered for years to come.
To Ernie's family, we send our sympathy and remember a life well lived.
Charles and Kay Stanley
Whiteland, Indiana

Message from Lisa Gage

January 27, 2015 9:58 AM

SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Nathan and Lisa Gage.
With all of our sympathies and love, thinking of you remembering a good man.

Message from DIANA KLINE AND TOM DEWART

January 26, 2015 3:32 PM

thats ok just sending our sympathy to the leatherman family your dad was a great man

Message from Jim and Carol Bushong

January 26, 2015 12:17 PM

We are very sorry that we are in Florida at this time and unable to be there for you.

Uncle Ernie was always a joy and blessing to be around. We know how much you will miss him but our memories of him will never be forgotten.

Sending our love to all of you and keeping you in our prayers.

All Our Love,

Jim and Carol Bushong

Message from Tony R. Black

January 26, 2015 6:30 AM

Ernie was a remarkable man, and you will hear that many times in the days ahead, he has left an imprint on the Albion community in business, service to others and family. I always enjoyed seeing Ernie at Rotary, hearing the stories he would tell me of him and my dad when they were both in the automobile business, he would laugh, a say my dad was a good friend even though they were in competition with each other.
Our thoughts and prayers go out the Leatherman family, and yes we are sorry we will miss his funeral and a chance to say a final goodbye to Ernie.

Mary & Tony R. Black
Venice, FL

Message from Mindy Bushong

January 25, 2015 4:37 PM

Thinking of you all and sending my deepest sympathy! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I am sure Uncle Ernie is with the love of his life and has finally found peace. I will always be grateful to Uncle Ernie for giving me my first job. Love you all! Mindy

Message from Carol Bushone McMurray

January 25, 2015 4:33 PM

Wish we wee there to be with you all, my family but can not make it. But I will be thinking of days gone by, have many good memories and my prayers will be with you all and he will see our Lana and Bill Aunt Carol and years ago was SANTA CLAUS FOR HIS KIDS