Ernst G. Grote, age 92 of Silex passed away Sunday August 17, 2008 at the Lincoln County Medical Center in Troy, MO.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Silex Baptist Church with the Rev. David Nissing officiating.  Burial will be in the Olney Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Silex.

He was born June 19, 1916 in St. Louis, the son of Ernst and Cornelia Haushalter Grote.  He married Olive Grote on June 18, 1953 in Overland, MO at the Overland Baptist Church.  She preceded him in death on August 21, 1993.  He is survived by one daughter Dorlis Grote of Silex.  Also surviving are special friends Leslie and Michael Jacobson, their children Melissa and Cindy; Mary and Bruce Twellman and their children Emily and Lane.

He began working for MODOT in 1958, where he was known as Pete by his co-workers.  He went on to become a highway designer and worked on the team that built the first section of interstate highway in the country.  He retired after more than 40 years of service.  He later worked for the credit union until December of 2005.  He enjoyed helping other by delivering meals for the Silex Senior Center with his wife and later with his daughter.  He enjoyed playing handball and golf where he won many trophies for individual and team play.  He played in many golf tournaments and even scored a hole in one.  He enjoyed going on float trips with his friends, he floated in Missouri, Arkansas and Canada.  One of his favorite projects was a model train layout; he collected guns, knifes, and model cars.  He was a very active man who did not like sitting still.  He loved living in the country and working on his house.  He was a loving husband, and caring father. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Lovell, Bruce Twellman, Lane Twellman, Harry Patton and Michael Jacobson.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.