In Memory Of
Ernest Cartmill
1942
2015
Ernest Cartmill
January 31, 1942 — March 22, 2015
Ernest Cartmill, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015. He was born January 31st, 1942, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, the son of Fred and Mary Frances Cartmill.
Ernie served in the Army from 1960 to 1972, including two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Soldier's Medal, 3 Bronze Stars (2 for valor), and a total of 44 medals and awards during his time in the Army. He was field commissioned in Vietnam from Enlisted to Officer as a 2nd Lieutenant. Ernie ended his service after 12 years at the rank of Captain.
Ernie is survived by his children, Jennifer Woodward (James), of Lee's Summit, Adaire Perkins (Casey), of Topeka, and Sam Cartmill (Whitney), of Topeka; three grandchildren, Brandon & JJ Fleming and Josey Perkins; and three siblings, Mary Rogers (Shirley), Anna Cartmill, and Patsy Chaffins, all of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Rodney Cartmill and Frieda Templin.
Ernie retired in 2005 from the State of Kansas. He was a member of the V.V.A., the V.F.W. and N.R.A.
Ernie was cremated. A graveside celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28th at West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1-70 and Auburn Rd. in Topeka.
Ernie served in the Army from 1960 to 1972, including two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Soldier's Medal, 3 Bronze Stars (2 for valor), and a total of 44 medals and awards during his time in the Army. He was field commissioned in Vietnam from Enlisted to Officer as a 2nd Lieutenant. Ernie ended his service after 12 years at the rank of Captain.
Ernie is survived by his children, Jennifer Woodward (James), of Lee's Summit, Adaire Perkins (Casey), of Topeka, and Sam Cartmill (Whitney), of Topeka; three grandchildren, Brandon & JJ Fleming and Josey Perkins; and three siblings, Mary Rogers (Shirley), Anna Cartmill, and Patsy Chaffins, all of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Rodney Cartmill and Frieda Templin.
Ernie retired in 2005 from the State of Kansas. He was a member of the V.V.A., the V.F.W. and N.R.A.
Ernie was cremated. A graveside celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28th at West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1-70 and Auburn Rd. in Topeka.
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