Ernst, Robert E. entered his Heavenly Home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary A. Ernst (nee Hess) for over 57 years; loving father of Rob (Carolyn) Ernst and Denise Ernst; cherished Papa of Heather M. Ernst, Augustus J. Ernst, William A. Ernst, Benjamin H. Ernst, Kathryn A. Ernst and Madelyn A. Ernst; dear brother-in-law of Cynthia (late Jack) Burnett, Randal Hess and the late Franklin Hess, LeeRoy (Barbara surviving) Hess and Carl Hess; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, Hero and friend to many.
Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd on Friday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. Burial with Honors at J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Kidney Fund greatly appreciated. Visitation, Thursday 4-8 p.m.
Our condolences to Mary and the entire Ernst clan. In May of 1976 Bob and I met in Miami Florida at Associated Grocers. I was fresh out of college and he was new with the firm also. I was quickly dubbed “The Rookie”! For the next 46 years I was always “The Rookie” a moniker I was proud to called by my friend Bob! Five years later found him back in St.Louis at United and me interning in St.Louis for a scheduled expansion. Again, I was The Rookie and proud of it!
Bob was a great mentor to me in my early career days and for that I am eternally grateful.
Bob is with the Lord Jesus now and fully healed from all the illness and pain.
So, Mary and the entire Ernst family, our deepest sympathies to you all!