Ernest Carl Mammen, "Ernie", 89, lifelong resident of Irving, Texas, passed away April 25, 2010. Born September 8, 1920 in Irving, to Charles C. and Lissie Althof Mammen, he owned and operated Mammen Automotive on Irving Blvd for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, John Mammen. Survivors include wife and sweetheart of 54 years, Ruth "Tootsie" Brooks Mammen; daughter, Pamela Mammen Ramirez and husband Raymond, grandsons, Casey and Spencer Ramirez; younger brother, Albert Mammen and wife Joy; and nieces and nephews. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in Normandy (D-Day), Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Ernie lived his life doing what he loved most, working on and building anything mechanical, from race cars to airplanes. His quick wit, good sense of humor, and talent for making people laugh will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Irving, 403 South Main Street, Irving, TX, 75060. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas. Memorials may be made to National Parkinson Foundation.