Ernest B. Coldiron, 65, of Saint Marys, died 5:05 A.M. Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 5, 1956, in Welsh, West Virginia, the son of John and Mary (Rocchi) Coldiron. He married Tonya Freytag on September 21, 1974; she survives at the residence.

He is also survived by his sons: Josh (Bri Thompson) Coldiron of Saint Marys; Anthony (Alexa) Coldiron of Saint Marys; Ryan Coldiron of Evans, Georgia. He is survived by his grandchildren: Kyle; Katelyn; Kaylee; Molly; Hunter; Sophia. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Raelynn; Roman; Christian; Kinsley. He is survived by his siblings; Don Coldiron; Jack Coldiron; Buster Coldiron; Linda Zacharias; Tom Coldiron.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings: John Coldiron; Jim Coldiron; Fred Coldiron.

Ernest had been employed at the Saint Marys Foundry. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Pastor Kent Place, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. All visitors to the funeral home are required to wear a mask, in accordance with the mandate of the Ohio Department of Health.

Condolences may be sent to Ernest's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.