Phillipsburg resident Ernest A. Thacker passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 79.

He was born February 28, 1940 in Russell, KS the son of Harold F. and Amy (Corwin) Thacker.

He was united in marriage to Thelma G. Wells on June 12, 1960 in Russell, KS. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Rodney of Hays, KS and Doug of Casper, WY; daughter, Carrie Bredemeier of Colby, KS; brother, Harold of Wichita, KS; sister, Amy Ellen Casper of North Platte, NE; six grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in the United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mr. Thacker will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, with the family receiving friends Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church or the United Methodist Women Thrift Store.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com