Ernest LeRoy Latta, 84, of Topeka, passed away Dec. 5, 2011, at Aldersgate Village. He was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Manchester, OK, the son of Robert W. and Etta E. King Latta. On Mar. 31, 1948, in Iola, KS, Ernest married Leola Harmon.
He is survived by his wife, Leola; sons, Joel, Brad, and Dan Latta; daughter, Jan Prophet; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Robert Latta. He was preceded in death by sister, Norma Brower. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Topeka.
Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison St., Topeka, KS 66612, or a charity of the donor's choice.