Ernest married Elva Agnes (Krehbiel) Leisy 14 Aug 1917, Newton Kansas. Elva (daughter of Henry Peter Krehbiel and Mathilda Emelia (Kruse) Krehbiel) was born 1 Dec 1891, Halstead Kansas; died 25 Dec 1982, Dallas Texas; was buried 28 Dec 1982, Halstead Mausoleum. [Group Sheet]