Donald W. Ernst

Don was employed at J & J Window Sales for 68 years.

Survived by his wife Beverly. Three children, Kenneth Ernst, Kevin (Doborah) Ernst and Sandra (David) Shapiro. He was also survived by three step children, Mike (Karen) Dvorsky, Mark (Cindy Alvarez)

Dvorsky and Teresa (Anson) Johnson, nineteen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Anna (nee Zoellner) Ernst, five brothers and one sister, two brothers still survive.

Don flew his private plane and also gave flying lessons. He and Beverly spent many hours flying over rural Missouri landing on family farm fields and giving family members flights over the area.

Don also loved to golf.

Don and Beverly owned a farm near Mexico, Missouri, which they spent many weekends enjoying nature. He was raised on a farm near Perryville, MO.

Don will be greatly missed by so many who knew him. We will miss his laugh and many jokes.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com