William E. Erbes

William Edward Erbes, 85 of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.Mr. Erbes was born December 13, 1929 in Centralia, son of William Edward Erbes, Sr. and Mildred (Buehne) Erbes. He married Marilyn May on January 28, 1951 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia and she survives in Centralia.In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is also survived by two sons: Richard Erbes and wife Ruth of Centralia and David Erbes and wife Peggy of Centralia; three grandchildren: Darrell Erbes and wife Canna of Centralia, Jason Erbes and Amy Myers of Centralia, and Melissa Erbes and Danny Bradham of Centralia; two great-granddaughters: Stephanie Erbes and Serena Erbes both of Centralia.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmy Erbes.William served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He previously worked at the Hollywood Candy Company and in 1961 he became the owner of Erbes Gas Heating and Cooling serving the Centralia area. He enjoyed guns and fishing. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia, where he served as an Elder and Usher for many years. He was a Board Member of the Centralia Area Historical Society Museum and he drove for the Veteran Affairs. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.Funeral Services for William E. Erbes will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia with Pastor Mark Girardin and Pastor Perry Schefelker officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite by the American Legion Post 446 and V.F.W. Post 2055.Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia and from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church Saturday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Centralia Area Historical Society Museum, and American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

William E. Erbes

December 13, 1929 - April 21, 2015