Richard
and Carmen Ernst own and operate a walnut farm and nursery business in
Modesto, California. In 1997, they purchased Saddlebag Lake Resort. Richard
operates the Boat Taxi and Fishing Guide Service, while Carmen operates the
Cafe and General Store. When they are not enjoying life at Saddlebag, they
spend time with their four children and 12 grandchildren!
The previous owners of Saddlebag Lake Resort are pictured below.
Chuck and Mavis Grover,
Richard and Carmen Ernst (current owners) and Don and Lois Steenerson.
It has just come to our attention that Chuck Grover has
passed on to the eternal fishing grounds. Our prayers and thoughts go
out to his family and friends.
Here is a warm tribute from Chuck's son Richard.
And all those who
remember Chuck.
Charles
Richmond Grover 9/17/1913 - 9/04/2007
Chuck left the dock on the morning of
September 4, 2007, bound for a special spot where the trout were
plentiful and provide great sport. The waters cool and deep with just
the right amount of ripple. No limit there, and he will probably catch
and release to let them return to match wile and wit and fight him yet
again. We will miss this fisherman who once caught a large trout off of
“Inch Cape Rock” with a chip of hard boiled egg shell. I believe he
loved Saddlebag as much as life. Keep an eye open, you may catch a
glimpse of a lone fisherman in the shadow of a cove or just before
sunset near the springs. I believe God will give him a “forever
license” to fish on.
His son
Richard C. Grover
