Ernest L. Brovold

July 27, 1925 - July 3, 2012

KOONTZ LAKE- Ernest Leland Brovold, 86, of Koontz Lake, Indiana passed away in him home July 3, 2012. Ernie was born July 27, 1925, one of 10 children born to Julius and Emma (Sexe) Brovold of Ettrick, WI. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following the war, he moved to Chicago, where he met Delores V. Wellander. They married on July 17, 1948. His job lead him to South Bend where he started Ideal Consolidated. Ernie had a deep love for Koontz Lake where he and Delores built their home and raised their family. He also cherished his time at his cabin on Lake Onamakawash in Ontario, Canada and time spent in Bradenton, FL. He had a fondness for fishing, being outdoors and hearing the laughter of his family. He is survived by his wife, Delores; his daughter, Deborah (Jim) Hostetler; sons, Douglas (Laura), Scott and Greg (Misty), all of Walkerton and he was blessed with six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Donaldson, IN at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Friends may call Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET in Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Monday at the church after 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Koontz Lake Association, Hospice or the American Cancer Society.