Ervin F. Woller, 79 of Urbana, died at 8:44 a.m. Monday, September 7, 2026, at Carle Hospital, Urbana.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Yearsley Cemetery, Urbana with Rev. Michael Stoerger officiating.

Ervin was born July 18, 1947, in Urbana the son of Victor and Clarice Deedrick Woller. He married Diane Burklund June 27, 1969, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Paxton. She preceded him in death April 8, 2020.

He is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Todd) Hesterberg of Gifford; a son, Darren (Chris) Woller of Urbana; six grandchildren, Cullen Hesterberg, Connor Hesterberg, Corbin Hesterberg, Avery Woller, Ava Bronowski, Eli Bronowski; eight great grandchildren; his fiancée, Ruthann Champagne and a sister, Lavonne (Don) Gillespie of Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, who he had cared for many years and lived out “til death do us part”.

Ervin graduated from St. Joe-Ogden High School in 1965. He received an associates degree from Parkland College and attended the University of Illinois Dairy Sciences. He worked for Flo-Con/Vesuvius in quality assurance.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro and the Champaign County Riding Club where he served as past president as well as the M&W Saddle Club. He had a passion for horses and was an avid flag and barrel racer. Ervin qualified for the NBHA World Show multiple times. He loved to compete and socialize with his horse friends. His greatest joy was attending his grandchildren’s athletic events.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.