John Mager Ernst Sr.

Jack was born in New Jersey to Robert and Gladys Ernst and raised in White Plains, NY. Jack was predeceased by his sister Jane, and brother Robert. Jack met the love of his life, Doris, while working in Charleston, WV. Together they raised 4 children and spent 66+years together.

Jack graduated from Lafayette College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he received his master’s degree. One of his favorite memories was reminiscing about a summer he spent on a fishing boat in Alaska. Jack worked for Union Carbide and later Pfizer Inc (~35 years) as a chemical engineer until his retirement.

Following his retirement, Jack relocated to New Hampshire with Doris, where he enjoyed many years traveling with Doris. Jack enjoyed the outdoors where he could spend time golfing, snowmobiling, and boating. For many years, he enjoyed his monthly poker games with friends. Jack and Doris enjoyed singing together in the church choir for many years. Civically active, Jack volunteered for the finance board of their local church, and the Zoning Board in Fitzwilliam.

Jack will be especially missed by his adoring wife, Doris; his children Kathryn and her husband Chris; John and his wife Marcia; Gretchen; and Jennifer and her husband Dave; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Services in New Hampshire are being planned for a later date.

For those who wish, donations can be made in Jack’s name to the American Heart Association www.heart.org