Ervin S. Thompson "Daddy", 84, Green Bay, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1930 to Joseph Thompson and Elsie Christjohn Jourdan. On December 2, 1950 he married the former Cynthia John in Green Bay. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2014. In 1948 when Ervin was going into the U.S. Coast Guard, he wanted his real dad's last name Thompson and so he changed it legally to Ervin S. Thompson. After his service in the Coast Guard Ervin became a member of the Oneida American Veterans. He had many hobbies including bowling, golfing, traveling, dancing, listening to polka, telling jokes, bartending , and playing Klink. He loved music and was musically inclined. At home he enjoyed playing a variety of instruments and singing. Ervin grew up speaking the Oneida language as his first language; it wasn't until the first grade that he was taught English. Ervin is survived by his seven children: Jan (John) Niec, Terry Hetzel, Denise Thompson, Penny (Jesse) Hernandez, Scott (Lani) Thompson, Sherry (Dave) Jubert, and Barry Thompson; 17 grandchildren: Adrienne, (Gizmo) Munoz, Dax (Amy) Koffler, Nate (Cassie) Robbins, Evan Robbins, Tabitha (Jose) Nunez, Wesley (Tammy) Smith, Clint (Catherine) Smith, Jessica (Isachar) Hernandez, Jesus Jr (Brissa) Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Stacey (Reggie) Bossie, Tiffany Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Brandon Jubert, Siobahn Thompson, Eric Chmelka, and Rhiannon Puoliquen; 26 great grandchildren: Yolanda, Veronica, Yessenia, Angel, Schaffer, Piper, Kane, Aiyana, Marissa, Vanessa, Rosaline, Matteo, Izabella, Demetrio, Julion, Wesly Jr, Jake, Tia, Colton, Cynthia, JJ, Javier, Domingo, Gloria, Karllylea, Kaisha; six great great grandchildren: Kyliah, Ximenah, Michael, Jaylah, Aiden, and Kiele. He is further survived by his adopted family: Margaret Phillips, Kim Vorpahl, Theresa (Steve) Derpinghaus, and Wes Smith; and numerous nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elsie; wife Cynthia; and nine siblings: Cynthia Skenandore, Matilda Hill, Henry Jourdan, Raymond Jourdan, Vernon Jourdan, Emmerson Jourdan, Vera Littlejohn, Melvin Jourdan, and Norbert Jourdan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Oneida Tribal Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send a condolence to Ervin's family. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to the Elder Services Fund being set up by the family. Ervin's family wishes to thank the staff at Golden Living especially Amy, all the residents at Golden Living, and Unity Hospice for all they did for Ervin.