LYNDONVILLE — Ervin L. Huestis, 74, formerly of Bridport, Vt., died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at The Pines in Lyndonville. He was born on March 25, 1948, in Middlebury, Vt., to Merton and Alma (Weller) Huestis. After graduating from Middlebury High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. After coming home, he worked for many years as a farm hand, and numerous other office jobs, and loved to spend his time with family.

Ervin is survived by one son, Ervin Stark; his sisters Patricia Cawthra, Sandra Rule, Louise Smith, Colleen Huestis, Sheila Huestis, and Mary Dragon; his brothers Michael Huestis, Dennis Huestis, and Gerald Huestis; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Merton (Jim) and John, and sisters Carole Huestis, Virginia Nedwick, and June Ash.

A celebration of Ervin’s life will be held on Friday, March 24, at noon at the Bridport Masonic Hall, 52 Crown Point Road, Bridport, Vt. A burial at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery will be held at a later date. Knight Funeral Home of White River Junction, Vt., is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences are appreciated at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.◊