Edward Albertus Ervin, age 95, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Meadowlark Retirement Village in Sparta.

The son of George & Violet (Whitesell) Ervin, he was born on December 24, 1915 in Burket, Indiana. Mr. Ervin retired from the Whirpool Corporation after a long management career.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary & Dale Scholten, and Marlene Moroney, all of Grand Rapids.

Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.