Ernest W

Best

Ernest W. Best, 74, Lake Mills, formerly of Princeton, MO, died on Monday, March 31, 2014.

He was born on November 13, 1939 in Evergreen, CO, the son of the late Archie and Hallie (Hawkins) Best.

He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO and was employed by AT&T Technologies until his retirement.

Ernest had served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his daughter, Monica (Todd) Yandre of Lake Mills; his son, David (Jane) Best of Olathe, KS; three grandchildren, Caty (Peter) Schmitt of Oconomowoc, Jordan Yandre of Lake Mills, Alexander Lemos of Olathe, KS; one great granddaughter, Cora Schmitt of Oconomowoc; other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters, Thelma Best Draper, Lettie Best Bushey, Retha Best Holland, Allen Best, Easter Best Provost, Paul Best, Eugene Best, Archie Best, Jr., Mildred Best Sherman, Kenneth Best; two grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew Lemos, and a special friend, Shirley Howell.

Memorial services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills with Rev. John Baumann officiating.

Friends may come to pay their respects after 3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home until the time of services.

If desired, memorials may be made to the family.

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