Calvin C. "Cal" Ermer
Former Manager Of Chattanooga Lookouts
posted August 9, 2009

Calvin C. “Cal” Ermer, 85, retired professional baseball player, manager and scout, died on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in a local hospital.

A native of Baltimore, Md., he had been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 57 years.

He was a member of First Christian Church and was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

On Aug. 30, 2008, the Chattanooga Lookouts (where he won a pennant in 1952) dedicated their press box in his honor. He managed the Minnesota Twins in 1967 and 1968.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Williams Ermer; and a son, Michael Timothy Ermer.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, David and Mary Ermer, Peachtree City, Ga.; five grandchildren, Blair Ermer, Davis Ermer, Marc Ermer, Blake Ermer and Samantha Ermer; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Ermer and Lacey Ermer.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Paul Rebelo and the Rev. Phil Summerlin officiating.

Interment with full military honors will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The body will lie in state one hour at the church before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church.

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The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.