Caroline “Cookie” Jean Ernsberger, 68 of Coldwater, passed away August 18, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 12 noon at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Mark Case officiating.
Visitation will be held, prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at Dutcher Funeral Home.
Caroline was born June 6, 1955, to Charles and Louise (Knowles) Herman in Warren, OH. Cookie was employed at Acorn in Quincy, MI where she met the love of her life Bob. On February 14, 1997, Caroline married Robert L. Ernsberger Sr. in Coldwater, MI and he survives.
After her time with Acorn, she finished her working career with BPP, where she ultimately retired from when they closed.
Cookie enjoyed spending time at the cabin with her family, baking with her grandkids, gardening, crossword puzzles and taking pictures. She loved parties and holidays and was always the life of every event. Her smile was contagious, and her laugh was undeniable.
Caroline is survived by her children Jack Branham of Battle Creek, Sue Aldinger of Coldwater, Robert (Kayla) Ernsberger Jr. of Portage, Nicole (Curt) Thatcher of Coldwater, Wil (Erica) Staley of Fremont, IN, Darrin (Jessicah) Ernsberger of Bronson; her siblings Lois (Mike) Sechler of Girard, Orie (Christine) Goshorn of Quincy, David (Cece) Ernsberger of Coldwater, Roger (Lori) Ernsberger of Coldwater, Connie (David) Clifford; her 20 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Caroline was preceded in death by her sister Florence Staley, Charlene Hunter, Betty Herman, Martha Bishop, Mable Howard; her brother Arthur Herman; and nephew Gavyn Sechler-Lockwood.
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