Ernie was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Elizabeth Scheer, one sister, Betty Peterman, one sister in law, Beatrice Scheer, two brothers in law, Edward Shearer and Leonard Peterman. Ernie is survived by two sons; Kevin (Cindy) Scheer and their son Mitchell; Dale (Jewel) Scheer and their family Jordan and Jesse all of Qu'Appelle, one brother, Henry Scheer, Regina, one sister, Margaret Shearer, Saskatoon and his nieces, and nephews and special companion "Katie" the cat.

Ernie had a 27 year career with the Wascana Centre Authority and he made many contributions to the development and beautification of the park one of may was the artistic creations of the sand castings at the Surveyors Monument.

Ernie's hobbies were painting Saskatchewan Prairie scenes. He enjoyed cooking and loved to entertain company and was a very talented handyman.