Ernest William Willborn

MADISON - Ernest W. Willborn, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 3, 1940, in Dodgeville, Wis., the son of Ernest and Esther (Coyhis) Wilborn. Ernest graduated from Madison East High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to Catherine Johnson on Nov. 29, 1965, in Las Vegas, Nev. Ernest worked for Oscar Mayer for 30 years, retiring in 2005. Ernest enjoyed the great outdoors which included fishing, hunting, bird watching, golfing and going on walks with his wife. He loved getting together with his family during the holidays. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Brewers, Packers, Bucks and Badgers play. Ernest is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughter, Tammy Willborn; son, David Willborn; granddaughter, Jordan Hogg; and grandson, Tyler Hogg. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Robert, Milton, William and Richard Willborn; and daughter, Theresa Willborn. A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021, with a luncheon to follow. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare, Oakwood Village East Health and Rehab Center and to the doctors and nurses of Meriter Hospital who cared for Ernie. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com . Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420