Louis August Ernst

1935 - 2017

Louis August Ernst obituary, 1935-2017, San Antonio, TX

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Louis Ernst Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2017.

Ernst, Brother Louis August, S.M. died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Marianist Residence Community in San Antonio, TX. Bro. Louis was 81 years old and had lived Marianist religious life for 64 years. He was born in St. Louis, Mo and met the Marianists at DeAndreis High School.

After completing his studies at St. Mary's University, he ministered for three years at St. Joseph School in Victoria, TX. He served 29 years at Chaminade College Prep in St. Louis as a teacher and administrator. He then served for 23 years at Nolan H.S., Ft. Worth, TX as a teacher and a tutor. He came to the Marianist Residence in San Antonio in 2011 and endeared himself to the students and faculty with his constant support of all student activities and friendliness to all he met.

He is survived by his sisters, Jo Ann Cwiklowski, Wentzville, MO, Kathie Genco, Harrington Park, NJ, Mary Lauer, St. Charles, MO, a brother, James Ernst, St. Louis, MO, a sister-in-law, Gerri Ernst, Santa Clara, CA, his cousin, Bro. Delmar Jorn, S.M. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services: In St. Louis, there will be a visitation from 3:00 PM until time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 PM in the chapel at Vianney H. S., 1311 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122 on Friday, September 29th. Interment will be in the Maryhurst Cemetery followed by a reception, all on the grounds of Vianney. Memorial donations may be sent to the Marianist Mission, 4435 E. Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45430.

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April 19, 2020

john manion

I had brother Ernst as a teacher and simply put he was the most saintly people I have ever met.

September 28, 2017

To all of the family of Bro. Louis,
We were so sorry to hear the news about Bro. Louis. We have many fond memories of Bro. Louis and his family from years past at the Jorn Reunions and other events where we all gathered. Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time. To celebrate his life we are scheduling a Mass at St.Agnes Catholic Church in Hillsboro, IL in his memory.

Thelma Brohammer and Family

September 28, 2017

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Hermona Martin

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain and surround you. Psalm 147:3.

September 27, 2017

Pat

Please accept my sincere condolences. May God grant you peace through your heartfelt prayers.

September 27, 2017

I am grateful to have been his student. Sorry to hear of his passing.

September 27, 2017

Jennifer & Dean Kassoff

Jim & Leona, We're so sorry to hear about your brother. When someone lives in your heart, they are never truly gone from your life. Our condolences. .
Jennifer & Dean Kassoff

September 27, 2017

P S

Sorry for your loss. May god grant you comfort through your friends and prayer just as Mary did after Jesus ascended to Heaven.(Acts 1:13,14)

September 26, 2017

Princess Danni

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May that wonderful treasure fill your heart with love and bring you a measure of peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 ❤

September 25, 2017

Don & Hilda Jorn

Our condolences to all, and thank you for your years of faithful service Bro. Louis. Your cousin, Don

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St. Mary's University

TX

Sep

26

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary's University

TX

Sep

26

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4:00 p.m.

Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary's University

TX

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27

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Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary's University

TX

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29

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3:00 p.m.

Vianney H. S.

St. Louis, MO

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29

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4:00 p.m.

Vianney H. S.

St. Louis, MO

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