Ernest A. Hilty, age 62, of Monroe, IN, passed away at 1:25 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at home. He was born on Sunday, May 14, 1963, in Monroe, IN. to Andrew and Amanda (Schwartz) Hilty. Ernest was a wheelchair patient with Muscular Dystrophy. He was owner of Hilty Home Sales and of the Old Order Amish.

Survivors include 1 Brother - Martin A. (Elizabeth) Hilty, Monroe, IN, 1 Sister - Anna (John) Schwartz, Monroe, IN, 1 Sister-in-law - Bertha Hilty, Berne, IN, 13 Nephews, 16 Nieces, many Great Nieces & Nephews and Great Great Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Mother, Brothers – Jerome, Joseph, Daniel, Levi, Eldon, & Mahlon Hilty, Sisters – MaryAnn & Lucinda Hilty, 1 Nephew, 1 Niece , 2 Great Nieces, and Grandparents.

Visitation will be held at the Martin Hilty residence located at 1891 S. 100 E. Monroe on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at the Martin Hilty residence at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026 with Bishop Marcus B. Hilty officiating. Burial will follow in the Schwartz Cemetery in Monroe.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com