Ernest Duane Cole
Ernest Duane Cole, age 59, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1966 in Springfield, IL the son of Richard and Ellen Davis Cole. He married Diann Reinhart on September 6, 2003. She survives.
Ernie worked in outside sales for Frericks Gardens.
Ernie was an avid Bears fan and was a member of the Tri State Jeep Junkies.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
CHILDREN: Kenneth Michael Reinhart and Alyssa Mary Cole.
GRANDCHILD: Violet Reinhart.
SIBLINGS: Belinda Murphy and Thomas Cole (Stacy)
SISTER-IN-LAW: Darlene Cole.
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Cole.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Inurnment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the services at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Belinda and family. I am so sorry for your loss! Belinda and I lived about a block away from each other when we were in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Ernie was a great man with a quick wit, a warm heart, and a million stories that made every conversation better. His presence will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on. Holding his family in thought and prayer, his friends from A Moment of Grace Florist, Warrenton, MO.
Dear Diann and Family,
We are saddened to learn of your husband’s death.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dick & Pat Wentura
We at Montgomery Florist, in Montgomery City, will definitely miss his humor and friendly face. I met him early on Wednesday’s plant route, – sometimes in my PJ’s. He was a very dependable guy, and I will miss his friendship greatly. His face would light up when he spoke of his family and his jeep trips.
May good memories bring you comfort during your time of loss.
Freda Wright
Montgomery Florist
We are so very sorry to learn of Ernie’s passing. He was a genuine, kind man that always brought a smile as he entered our door. We enjoyed chatting with him, and hearing him speak so fondly of his family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Ernie will be missed by all of his friends in the floral industry, us included.
-Friends from Watson’s Florist, Sullivan, Mo