Bro. Louis August Ernst died September 23, 2017 at the Marianist Residence Community in San Antonio, TX.  He 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 Jo Ann Cwiklowski, Wentzville, MO, sister; Kathie Genco, Harrington Park, NJ, sister; Mary Lauer, St. Charles, MO, sister; James Ernst, St. Louis, MO, brother;  Gerri Ernst, Santa Clara, CA, sister-in-law; his cousin, Bro. Delmar Jorn, S.M. and numerous nieces and nephews

FUNERAL SERVICES

There will be a viewing for Bro. Louis in Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary's University at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 26th.  This will be followed by Rosary at 7:00 PM in Guadalupe Chapel.

On Wednesday, September 27th, there will be a viewing at 3:00 PM in Guadalupe Chapel followed by a Eucharist of Transferral at 4:00 PM.

Bro. Lou had requested to be buried in the Marianist Cemetery at Maryhurst in St. Louis, MO.  In St. Louis, there will be a viewing at 3:00 PM in the chapel at Vianney H. S. on Friday, September 29th.  The Eucharist of Christian Burial will begin at 4:00 PM followed by interment and a reception.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Marianist Mission
4435 E. Patterson Road
Dayton, OH  45430.