20 or so. A talented photographer, nature in all its forms was his favorite subject. They participated in the Christmas Bird Count for years. While wintering in TX, they took the courses to become TX Master Naturalists. They were one class short when Erv lost his vision. Ervin is survived by his loving wife, Melva; children, Nancy (Tom) Austin, Gary (Nancy) Schmidt; grandchildren, Eric Austin, Katie (Matt) Munroe, Alex (Nicole) Austin, Anna (Eric Hart) Schmidt, Brandon Schmidt and fiancée Hannah; great-grandson, Eli Hart; sisters, Florence Hollingsworth, Ethel Graf. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held later. Memorials to Doctors Without Borders are suggested. Please leave a memory of Ervin at Hofffuneral.com