Ernest W. Thomsen, Jr, passed away December 17, 2020, at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.  He was 83-years-young.

He was born December 19, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Ernest W. Thomsen and Helen Schiffmacher Thomsen, and the husband of Diane M. Thomsen, to whom he was married 59 years.

He resided in Northeast Philadelphia, Pa for 60 years.  Ernie was a 1954 graduate of Germantown High School.  He retired at the age of 80 from his own company called Fleet Courier Systems.

Ernie is survived by his wife Diane M. Thomsen and their four daughters, Katherine Zimmerman, Elizabeth Fisher, Diane Lagler, and Christine Lynch.  He was father-in-law to Perry, John, and Jason, Grandfather to 8 beloved grandchildren Kyle, Marta, Tyler, Michaela, Abigail, Jessica, Jacob, and Bobby.  He also has a sister Nancy Diekman (now deceased) and brother-in-law Hank.

Ernie loved spending time with his family; camping in Lake George, NY, going to the Jersey shore, working on cars and spending time at the race track which he fondly called "The Office". He had quite the sense of humor and lived every day to the fullest.  He will be missed by so many.

Funeral services will be held at St. Anselm's Church in Philadelphia, PA on June 12, 2021;

10:00 am viewing, 11:00 Mass, followed by Luncheon at Bensalem Country Club.