Lawrence R. “Ernie” Harris, 82 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Nye Legacy in Fremont. Ernie was born July 20, 1940 in Tekamah, Nebraska to Ernest and Bertha (Riley) Harris. He grew up in Tekamah. Ernie married Sharon A. Osmera on July 13, 1963 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tekamah. The couple moved to Fremont and Ernie was employed at Magnus Metal as an inspector for 42 years. Sharon died December 22, 2012.

Ernie enjoyed Husker football, western movies especially John Wayne movies, the Price Is Right show, reading the Tekamah newspaper and WWE All Star Wrestling. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a very good memory.

He is survived by his son, David (DeeDee) Harris ; daughter, Brenda Harris Kinsky and husband, Aaron; 2 grandchildren, Larami and Tyler; and a great grandson, Sterling.

Preceded in death by parents; wife; infant daughter, Barbara Harris; brother, Clyde Harris; sister, Dorothy Knudsen; and niece, Dawn Ruskamp.

Memorial Service 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Sara Tonje will officiate. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at Moser’s.

Burial at the Calvary Cemetery in Fremont.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490