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Richard Ernster Obituary
He graduated from Clinton High School in 1951 and entered the Air Force in 1952.
He married Patricia Britt of Welton, Iowa, September 1954. They lived in El Paso, Texas until Dick's discharge in 1956- that year they established their residence in Colorado Springs.
After many years of working for engineering companies involved with projects from the Air Force Academy, two large waste water treatment plants in Colorado and Utah, Dick then joined a local firm involved with subdivision, utility, and storm drainage design.
In 1970, he joined the Colorado Springs Public Works Engineering Department as a civil engineer. He retired from the public work department as the assistant street superintendent in 1991.
Dick loved his family and friends- he was especially proud of the accomplishments of his wife and of his children.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and silversmithing.
Dick was active on many committees at Corpus Christi Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister. He served on the boards of the Association for Retarded Citizens, Cheyenne Village, Martin Luther Homes and was a active member of the Faith & Light Community.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patricia Ernster; their three children, Kathy (Mark) O'Donnell of Monument Colorado, Daniel Ernster, and Michael Ernster of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Derek) Bantam, Mark (Ashley) O'Donnell, Jr., and Sean O'Donnell; two great-grandsons, Kevin and Tyler; and one great-granddaughter, Sloane.
Dick is preceded in death by his brother, Bob Ernster.
Rosary will be recited, 10:00AM, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Reception immediately following in the Parish Hall.
Graveside Service, 2:30PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 South Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs.
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for Richard Ernster
6 Entries
Joseph Bildstein
April 1, 2016
SO SORRY about the mis-spelling in my last entrie!!! I,of course,meant to call him Dick,when I wrote the dedication,not "Sick"!!!:( Please forgive this careless oversight,and may you all be with all the peace,love and not of Christ,always!!!!Love you all,God bless you
Joseph Bildstein
March 16, 2016
Pat,my wife ,Elsa and I extend to you our deepest condolences.Sick was truly a wonderful man,and such a joy to my parents and all my family!All of our prayers are with you and your wonderful family.God bless you,Pat.Remember,you are loved by us,and many others.
Ann McKenzie
March 7, 2016
Praying for peace and strength in this time of sadness. He was a good man! So glad to have known him.
Ann McKenzie
Jan & Darel Muse
March 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Darel and I both worked with Dick at City Engineering for many years. He was a wonderfully cheerful person who always had a smile and a good word to say. He was a joy to work with and a truly good person. Our prayers and sympathy are with you Pat and with your entire family.
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Mark Von Rueden
March 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
sharon berthrong
March 6, 2016
Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's death. He was such a nice man. I remember him bringing you to Barb's for your hair appointments. I hope you all are well.
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