Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, Alzheimers Association or Heartland Hospice. Loving husband of the late Lucille I. Poese; devoted father of Gloria Jean Poese and Patricia Ann Walker (Andy). Preceded in death by his parents William Sr. & Alma Poese, his brother William Jr. and two sisters Alice Schroeder and Irma Conrey. He was a loving brother in-law, uncle and friend to many. Erwin was Past President of Trinity Lutheran Church Congregation , member of Ushers Club, Board of Elders and past member of Farm Bureau. He loved fishing, boating and bowling.