Ervin Leslie Eye (April 4, 1922 ~ January 16, 2011) Ervin Leslie Eye was born April 4, 1922, at Hanley Falls, Minnesota, to parents Clarence and Clara (Gustafson) Eye. He was baptized and confirmed at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church. Ervin graduated from Hanley Falls School in 1940 and went on to attend radio school in Detroit. He served in the Army Air Corps for four years as a radio operator during WWII. Ervin married Pearl Bestland on April 24, 1943. To this union two children were born, Carol and Greg. Ervin and Pearl owned and operated their hardware and grocery business for 35 years in Hanley Falls. In 1962 Ervin won first place at the Redwood Falls Inventor's Congress. His eyesight deteriorated, so he attended the Hines Blind Center for six weeks in Chicago in 1992. After they retired, Ervin and Pearl spent many winters in Mission, Texas, where they made many friends. They also enjoyed time at the lake with their family. Ervin passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011, at the Clarkfield Care Center at 88 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pearl and children: Carol (Clayton) Pearcy and Greg (Gail) Eye all of Marshall, Minnesota; grandchildren: Mike, Terry, Tom, Eric and Kristen; six great grandchildren; and brothers: Everett Eye and James Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Clara Eye. In memory of Ervin Eye, who passed away January 16, 2011 We miss you more than anyone knows. As each day passes our emptiness grows. The tears we shed will wipe away, but aches in our hearts will always stay. No one knows the grief, we bear, when our family meets and you're not there. But, you left us memories we are proud to own. Wife, Pearl, children Carol and Greg and their families In Loving Memory of Ervin L. Eye Visitation Wednesday, January 19, 2011 ~ 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church Hanley Falls, Minnesota Memorial Service Wednesday, January 19, 2011 ~ 10:30 a.m. Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church Hanley Falls, Minnesota Clergy Officiating Pastor Allan E. Johnson Organist, ZeeAnn Reishus Congregation Hymns Processional: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" Recessional: "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" Honorary Urn Bearers (grandchildren) Mike ~ Terry ~ Tom Eric ~ Kristen Final Resting Place East Yellow Medicine Lutheran Cemetery Hanley Falls, Minnesota Military Rites Hanley Falls American Legion Anderson-Bestland Post 127 Hanley Falls, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota