Ernest C. Tigler Jr, 77 of Lafayette, passed away at 11:01 pm Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Signature Health Care in Lafayette.

He was born June 25, 1941 in Rensselaer to the late Ernest C. and Dorothy L. (Moore) Tigler.

He graduated from Remington High School in 1959 and served in the United States Air Force.

Ernest was an over the road truck driver and a farmer before retiring.

He was a member of American Legion Post 280 of Remington and enjoyed his family and dogs.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon (Adams) Tigler of Fowler, daughters, Kimberly M. Tigler of Fowler, Cathy V. Godsey of Park City, KY, Susan M. Hudak of Lafayette and Lisa A. Neal of Concordia, MO, and a sister, Kathi L. Cornell of Lafayette. Also surviving are Nine grandchildren, Jordan Arnett, Chloe Godsey, Madison Godsey, Samuel Godsey, Zoe Hudak, Meagan Mullis, Karli Neal, Micah Neal and Gaige Neal as well as nieces, Ashley N. Reece (Jack) and Katie L. McIntosh, along with two great nephews and a great niece.

Friends may call from 5:00 until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909 with Pastor Eric Schneider officiating.

In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute in Ernest name to the Alzheimer’s Association.