Ernest was born the first son of John L and Amalia (Koleber) Margheim. He loved Western Swing music and performed with guitar and vocals on Radio KVGB in 1939-1941 as "The Sunflower Wrangler". He was employed 54 years as Comptroller of Thies Packing/Great Bend Packing Co. in Great Bend. Ernie was a very loyal and gracious man who had a burning desire to learn. He attended college at age 78, researched extensively online and at age 89 authored his blog "Ernie's Journeys" where he shared his memories of life in western and central Kansas. Gardening was his lifelong hobby and Ernie served extensively in community organizations and in his church.
Ernest was born the first son of John L and Amalia (Koleber) Margheim. He loved Western Swing music and performed with guitar and vocals on Radio KVGB in 1939-1941 as "The Sunflower Wrangler". He was employed 54 years as Comptroller of Thies Packing/Great Bend Packing Co. in Great Bend. Ernie was a very loyal and gracious man who had a burning desire to learn. He attended college at age 78, researched extensively online and at age 89 authored his blog "Ernie's Journeys" where he shared his memories of life in western and central Kansas. Gardening was his lifelong hobby and Ernie served extensively in community organizations and in his church.
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