Ernie Lawrence Volkers, 53, of Sweet Home, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Warrenton with his family and friends by his side. He was born in Lebanon Oregon to Edgar B. and Patricia D. (Ebert) Volkers, and was a lifelong resident of Sweet Home.

He graduated from Sweet Home High School class of 1991. After graduation, Ernie had a variety of occupations, enlisting in the Oregon National Guard 1990-1993, working at Comcast as a lead installer and programmer to working for his parents at Video Trak as a satellite dish installer/programmer. He also worked for his parents at the Frontier Restaurant in Sweet Home as a bartender and bouncer and upon his parents’ retirement, became a part owner of the bar and restaurant. He also worked security for a RV resort and Walmart as a greeter and store security.

Ernie had several hobbies, from amateur boxing, boating and water skiing, shooting rifles, camping and enjoying trips to the coast. He loved being around his family and friends.
Ernie is survived by daughters: Kim (Brandon) Williams of Crawfordsville, Ariel (Corey) Dabrowski of Backus, Minnesota; brother Ed (Denise) Volkers Jr of Gig Harbor, Washington; sisters: Debe (Bob) Barnes of Warrenton, Pam Lewis of Eugene; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Patricia Volkers.

A viewing will be 10 am Wednesday September 24th, at St Helen Catholic Church in Sweet Home, followed by a recitation of the Rosary at 10:30 am and funeral mass at 11:00 am with a reception in the fellowship hall. Final burial will be 1:30 pm at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home.

In lieu flowers, contributions can be made in his name to St Helen Catholic Church or the charity of your choice. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com