Ervin "Erv" Sanny
September 14, 2020
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Ervin Ray Sanny, 79, of Bondurant passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Ervin was born in Adrian, Minnesota on February 21, 1941. His family moved to Remsen, Iowa when he was 3, where he lived on the farm until he joined the Army National Guard in 1963. Erv was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard on February 10, 1969. Following his discharge, he attended AIB for 2 years prior to opening his own construction business in 1972 called Sanny Homes Inc. Erv worked until his retirement in 2008.
Erv wrote in his own words, “I enjoy old cars and going to car shows. I love my family and am very proud of them. All of my grandkids mean so much to me and I love to be with them as often as I can.”
Due to COVID-19 and church policy, masks and social distancing will be encouraged upon entering and exiting the church. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona. A memorial service with limited seating of 150 will be held at 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday, September 19, 2020, with inurnment to follow at Franklin Township Cemetery. Even if guests were unable to attend the visitation or service, all are welcome to join the family for an outdoor reception following the burial at the home of Eric and Stacia Sanny from 2-6 p.m.
Survivors include Erv’s wife of 46 years, Linda; his children, Eric (Stacia) Sanny of Bondurant; Gayle (Kirby) Pauley of Greenville, Wisconsin, and Justin (Wendi) Sanny of Omaha, Nebraska. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Carter and Elise Sanny, Abigayle and Melia Pauley, Austin and Jada Sanny; siblings, Marlin Sanny of Kearney, Nebraska, and Doris Dau of LeMars, Iowa; along with many nieces and nephews, and so many amazing friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn (Solma) and Henry Sanny; his brother, Jerry, and sister-in-law, Millie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to Bondurant Lions Club or Bondurant Christian Church.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rhonda
09/22/2020
Linda and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Tracy
09/21/2020
So sorry for your family. Erv was an amazing guy! I always loved running into him, even just to say hi. He will be missed. Many prayers for your family during this time.
Joyce Watts
09/20/2020
Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Erv's passing. He was such a great guy and didn't know a stranger. When I drove the school bus for Carson and Elise and he picked them up, he always had that big smile and big wave for me. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat and Jodi Dooley Family
09/19/2020
Thank you for sharing the online service. Erv was a great man and will be missed. You could tell he would be a great Grandpa when he tried to keep up with our Jack all those years ago. Love to you all
Evan Powers
09/19/2020
Thinking of the Sanny family today and sending my sincere condolences to Linda, Eric, Gayle and Jud. Erv was one of a kind and a staple in the Bondurant community. I always had a fun time with Erv and will miss sharing a laugh with him. All the best.
Ryan Hawkins
09/18/2020
So many good memories of Erv, and almost always something to do with athletics. Erv had a distinct way of saying Hawk, which is kind of hard to describe but it was the intonation and the warmth in the delivery. Thatll be missed. Much love and my most sincere condolences to Linda, Eric, Gayle and Jud.
Joe & Carol Patterson
09/18/2020
So sorry to hear about Erv. I have good memories of grilling with him at the County Fair Auction. He was a good loyal friend, and will be missed. Our prayers are with your family in the days ahead.
Janelle Kockler
09/18/2020
Sending hugs and prayers.
Roshael Arns
09/18/2020
I am heart broken. I will never forget begging him to let us take his beautiful convertible out, and it worked! Ill never forget the way he teased me for yelling youre awesome!! At Jaxon on the court. He was funny and caring and ornery, all of the best characteristics. The world lost a great man and Im so sorry that his spot on the bleachers will be empty. Rest In Peace Erv, you will forever be missed.
Tim & Dawn (Pfaltzgraff) Plimmer &kids
09/18/2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He loved you all completely with all of his heart. Will always think of him with a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and maybe a prank in his pocket. He had a way of saying what we all were thinking...but in a way that make you laugh out loud. He was the master of fixing anything with a bit of duct tape and wire. Erv was one in a million. Hugs to you all.
Dave Paige/Tammy Campbell
09/18/2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you all. Memories are a gift of life. We can remember when Erv would drive his classic car on the gravel drive going to his sons home. He would drive so slow (no dents or dust) as if he was in his own classic car show. We shall always think of him being on the tractor doing so many things.
Tom and Jean Coe
09/18/2020
So sorry to hear of Erv's passing. Saying prayers for your family. From the Coe family.
Mary Jo Bennett
09/17/2020
So sorry to hear of Ervs passing. Keep your family close and the happy times alive!
Ron and Connie Vogel
09/17/2020
We were very sorry to hear of Erv's passing. Linda, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have some very fond memories of Erv and the time we spent together and some of the stunts we pulled in our younger days. May he rest in peace.
Lori Mathis
09/17/2020
I am so sorry sorry to hear of Ervs passing. Linda, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have so many fun memories of time spent with Erv and you over the years. May God bless you in your sorrow and mourning with good memories.