Fred C. Ernst
August 9, 1942 - November 10, 2021
Fred C. Ernst, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward G. Ernst, Sr. and Lillian Ruth Ernst. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Edward G. Ernst, Jr., and sisters Rita Gerth and Joann Givens. Fred was a 1960 graduate of St. Xavier High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired in 2000 from Ford Kentucky Truck Plant with 30 years of service. Fred was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan and also a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Judith Thomas Ernst. They were married on September 14, 1968, sharing 53 wonderful years together. His five daughters, Angie Foster (Eric), Amy Ernst-Leonard (Greg), Debbi Hundley (the late Chris Hundley), Michelle Sims (Jason Rucker), and Melissa Childers (the late Jason Childers). Also left to cherish his memory are nine grandchildren; Judith “J.R.” Maynard (Brett), Haley and Hannah Hundley, Savannah and Sarah Foster, Charlie and Max Childers, Jorja and Nate Sims; and his great grandson, Easton Maynard. They all were his pride and joy. Also cherishing his memory are his brother, Dennis Ernst (Susan); and sisters, Pat Andres (Henry) and Margaret Avarello (Vic). Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road. The funeral Mass will be on Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Louis Bertrand, 1104 South 6th Street at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memories of Fred and messages of support for the family can be shared at www.Ratterman.com.
Fred C. Ernst, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward G. Ernst, Sr. and Lillian Ruth Ernst. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Edward... View Obituary & Service Information