Ernie Hudson

Obituary

Ernest (Ernie) Herod Hudson

April 24, 1928- July 24, 2023

Ernest (Ernie) Herod Hudson passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2023 at the age of 95.

Ernie was born on April 24, 1928 in Reserve, New Mexico to Herod Hudson and Myrtle Anderson. He was the youngest of four children and the only boy. He spent his summers working on ranches. He was drafted into the army at age 21 and fought during the Korean War. After serving, he met the love of his life, Aileen Tietjen. They wed in 1953 and welcomed three daughters from 1954 to 1959.

They moved around New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado before settling in Wyoming in 1973. During his time in Wyoming, he farmed, raised livestock, drove semi-truck and worked as an insulator.

Ernie was hardworking and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family, creating so many memories. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Aileen, daughter Brenda Shirran and her two children Timbree (Warren) Brown and Wesley Clark, daughter Joleen Reardon and her four children Tracey (John) Lawrence, Devonn Reardon-Sosa, Kyler (Stephanie) Reardon, and Kara (Jason) Zentgraf, daughter Kim (Steve) Paumer and her two children Patrick Torrey and Keeton Paumer and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herod and Myrtle; sisters, Sybil Gardner, Audrey Stahl and Charlene Wilhelm; many brother-in-laws, one sister-in-law, and numerous other family members.

A private graveside service will take place. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.