Ernest J. Pochert, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee on August 23, 1923 to Ernst and Rose (nee Mor) Pochert and graduated from Custer High School. After high school, he entered the Army Air Corps serving during WWII. He then married Loretta (nee Beal) on February 23, 1946 and they raised their family in Milwaukee. Ernest retired from Wisconsin Telephone Company as an engineer.

He enjoyed metal detecting, rock polishing, fishing, playing card games and spending time with family. He volunteered as "Father Fire" at Riveredge Nature Center during maple syrup season. Ernest was a member of Saukville VFW Landt-Thiel Post 470.

Ernest is survived by his children, Lauralyn (Jim) Klarich, Carolyn Pochert, Christine (Michael) Putwen; grandchildren, Jennifer (Bill) Gienke, David (Odessa) Klarich, Laura and Sara Putwen; great-grandchildren, Ben, John, Jackie and Kevin Gienke, and Gage Klarich. He is further survived by a niece, nephew, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, siblings, and siblings-in-law.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (521 Congress St, Newburg, WI 53090) with Fr. Kevin Kowalske presiding. The visitation will be at the church from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Cedar Community for all their loving care for their father.