Earnest W. Rabe Jr., 79 years young, died on January 26, 2021, peacefully while sleeping after a battle with COVID.
Graveside Service will be at 11 am, Monday, February 1, 2021, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street, Waco, Texas, with Brother Billy Edwards officiating. A Visitation with the family will be 4 – 7 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas. Face coverings and social distancing will be required for your safety.
Ernie or Earnest T. Bass as his loving wife, Judy called him, had an energy and zest for living life that was well known to others.
Ernie had a passion for all things involved with transportation. He was an avid collector of model airplanes, belonged to many flying clubs, and even had his pilots’ license. Ernie also loved motorcycles, especially the Cushman model, and was a member of the Heart of Texas old car club and the local Cushman club. His wife and grandchildren loved riding on the back of his bright yellow Goldwing trike with the sparkly lights flashing and old-time music playing.
Ernie loved traveling, especially to his beloved Colorado to visit the mountains with family and friends. He had a passion for good food and finding special restaurants in all the various places he traveled.
Ernie is probably best known as a storyteller. He loved to talk to people and share his life experiences with them. His grandchildren, close friends, and family will fondly remember all the many stories he told them about his childhood, jobs he had, his favorite old westerns and Perry Mason episodes, and his new gadgets.
Ernie was born on July 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Earnest W. Rabe and Violet Lemke. He lived his entire life in the Waco area and had numerous jobs. Ernie was the projectionist for all the area theatres and drive-ins for numerous years, a business man who wore a suit daily, a forklift driver, and a disc jockey (DJ) for countless weddings and events.
Ernie married the love of his life, Judy or Judy Pudy as he lovingly called her, on November 14, 1987. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends traveling, RV camping, playing cards, and going to the grandchildren’s basketball and baseball games.
Ernie is survived by his wife Judy Rabe; his son Stephen Rabe and wife Nita; son Darrell Rabe; step-son Johnny Snyder and wife Michelle; step-daughter Jennifer Beebe; and numerous grandchildren, Abbigail, Cayden, Ian, Chase, Sammi, Yogi, Shivani, Shiv, Tandav, Ishani, Brooke; eight great-grandchildren and numerous very close friends.
II Timothy 4:7-10 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.
Graveside Service will be at 11 am, Monday, February 1, 2021, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street, Waco, Texas, with Brother Billy Edwards officiating. A Visitation with the family will be 4 – 7 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas. Face coverings and social distancing will be required for your safety.
Ernie or Earnest T. Bass as his loving wife, Judy called him, had an energy and zest for living life that was well known to others.
Ernie had a passion for all things involved with transportation. He was an avid collector of model airplanes, belonged to many flying clubs, and even had his pilots’ license. Ernie also loved motorcycles, especially the Cushman model, and was a member of the Heart of Texas old car club and the local Cushman club. His wife and grandchildren loved riding on the back of his bright yellow Goldwing trike with the sparkly lights flashing and old-time music playing.
Ernie loved traveling, especially to his beloved Colorado to visit the mountains with family and friends. He had a passion for good food and finding special restaurants in all the various places he traveled.
Ernie is probably best known as a storyteller. He loved to talk to people and share his life experiences with them. His grandchildren, close friends, and family will fondly remember all the many stories he told them about his childhood, jobs he had, his favorite old westerns and Perry Mason episodes, and his new gadgets.
Ernie was born on July 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Earnest W. Rabe and Violet Lemke. He lived his entire life in the Waco area and had numerous jobs. Ernie was the projectionist for all the area theatres and drive-ins for numerous years, a business man who wore a suit daily, a forklift driver, and a disc jockey (DJ) for countless weddings and events.
Ernie married the love of his life, Judy or Judy Pudy as he lovingly called her, on November 14, 1987. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends traveling, RV camping, playing cards, and going to the grandchildren’s basketball and baseball games.
Ernie is survived by his wife Judy Rabe; his son Stephen Rabe and wife Nita; son Darrell Rabe; step-son Johnny Snyder and wife Michelle; step-daughter Jennifer Beebe; and numerous grandchildren, Abbigail, Cayden, Ian, Chase, Sammi, Yogi, Shivani, Shiv, Tandav, Ishani, Brooke; eight great-grandchildren and numerous very close friends.
II Timothy 4:7-10 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.
Earnest W. Rabe Jr., 79 years young, died on January 26, 2021, peacefully while sleeping after a battle with COVID.
Graveside Service will be at 11 am, Monday, February 1, 2021, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street, Waco, Texas, with Brother Billy Edwards officiating. A Visitation with the family will be 4 – 7 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas. Face coverings and social distancing will be required for your safety.
Ernie or Earnest T. Bass as his loving wife, Judy called him, had an energy and zest for living life that was well known to others.
Ernie had a passion for all things involved with transportation. He was an avid collector of model airplanes, belonged to many flying clubs, and even had his pilots’ license. Ernie also loved motorcycles, especially the Cushman model, and was a member of the Heart of Texas old car club and the local Cushman club. His wife and grandchildren loved riding on the back of his bright yellow Goldwing trike with the sparkly lights flashing and old-time music playing.
Ernie loved traveling, especially to his beloved Colorado to visit the mountains with family and friends. He had a passion for good food and finding special restaurants in all the various places he traveled.
Ernie is probably best known as a storyteller. He loved to talk to people and share his life experiences with them. His grandchildren, close friends, and family will fondly remember all the many stories he told them about his childhood, jobs he had, his favorite old westerns and Perry Mason episodes, and his new gadgets.
Ernie was born on July 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Earnest W. Rabe and Violet Lemke. He lived his entire life in the Waco area and had numerous jobs. Ernie was the projectionist for all the area theatres and drive-ins for numerous years, a business man who wore a suit daily, a forklift driver, and a disc jockey (DJ) for countless weddings and events.
Ernie married the love of his life, Judy or Judy Pudy as he lovingly called her, on November 14, 1987. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends traveling, RV camping, playing cards, and going to the grandchildren’s basketball and baseball games.
Ernie is survived by his wife Judy Rabe; his son Stephen Rabe and wife Nita; son Darrell Rabe; step-son Johnny Snyder and wife Michelle; step-daughter Jennifer Beebe; and numerous grandchildren, Abbigail, Cayden, Ian, Chase, Sammi, Yogi, Shivani, Shiv, Tandav, Ishani, Brooke; eight great-grandchildren and numerous very close friends.
II Timothy 4:7-10 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.
Graveside Service will be at 11 am, Monday, February 1, 2021, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street, Waco, Texas, with Brother Billy Edwards officiating. A Visitation with the family will be 4 – 7 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas. Face coverings and social distancing will be required for your safety.
Ernie or Earnest T. Bass as his loving wife, Judy called him, had an energy and zest for living life that was well known to others.
Ernie had a passion for all things involved with transportation. He was an avid collector of model airplanes, belonged to many flying clubs, and even had his pilots’ license. Ernie also loved motorcycles, especially the Cushman model, and was a member of the Heart of Texas old car club and the local Cushman club. His wife and grandchildren loved riding on the back of his bright yellow Goldwing trike with the sparkly lights flashing and old-time music playing.
Ernie loved traveling, especially to his beloved Colorado to visit the mountains with family and friends. He had a passion for good food and finding special restaurants in all the various places he traveled.
Ernie is probably best known as a storyteller. He loved to talk to people and share his life experiences with them. His grandchildren, close friends, and family will fondly remember all the many stories he told them about his childhood, jobs he had, his favorite old westerns and Perry Mason episodes, and his new gadgets.
Ernie was born on July 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Earnest W. Rabe and Violet Lemke. He lived his entire life in the Waco area and had numerous jobs. Ernie was the projectionist for all the area theatres and drive-ins for numerous years, a business man who wore a suit daily, a forklift driver, and a disc jockey (DJ) for countless weddings and events.
Ernie married the love of his life, Judy or Judy Pudy as he lovingly called her, on November 14, 1987. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends traveling, RV camping, playing cards, and going to the grandchildren’s basketball and baseball games.
Ernie is survived by his wife Judy Rabe; his son Stephen Rabe and wife Nita; son Darrell Rabe; step-son Johnny Snyder and wife Michelle; step-daughter Jennifer Beebe; and numerous grandchildren, Abbigail, Cayden, Ian, Chase, Sammi, Yogi, Shivani, Shiv, Tandav, Ishani, Brooke; eight great-grandchildren and numerous very close friends.
II Timothy 4:7-10 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.
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