Robert Ernst

Robert D. Bob Ernst, 72, of Bellevue, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family under the care of Jackson County Hospice. Bob was born March 11th, 1934 in St. Donatus, son of the late Vernon and Augusta (Fischer) Ernst. He married Judith Keil on October 11th, 1955, at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Bellevue. She preceded him in death March 29th, 1986. He later married Grace (Ludwig) Dunne on August 21st, 1987 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. She survives. Bob owned and operated the Bob Ernst Insurance Agency of Bellevue for 46 years. He was the founding member and later made an Honorary member of the Bellevue Ambulance Service, a Fourth Degree member of the Bellevue Knights of Columbus and twice previously their Grand Knight, a 40 year member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, a past President of the Bellevue Rotary and a member of the Independent Insurance Agents. Bob was also a longtime member of the B.E.S. Club. Besides his wife, Grace Ernst, Bellevue, he is survived by his children, Susan (John) Haxmeier and Julie (Kevin) Hansen both of Bellevue, Patricia (Michael) Becker, Ackworth, Mark (Annette) Ernst, Mission Hills, KS, Jayne (Thomas) Keil, Overland Park, KS, Angela (Darwin) McCleish, West Des Moines, Barbara Michel, Adel and Allen Ernst, Cedar Falls; step children, Brad Dunne, Bettendorf and Kelli Winchester, Ankeny; 17 Grandchildren, five step grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sisters, Marilyn (Willis) Doland, Carol Agosta; brother, Gerald (Dee) Ernst; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Paul) Reafsnider; many other relatives and friends. Besides his wife Judy and his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Vern Jr. and brother-in-law, Andrew Agosta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Bellevue. The Rev. Fr Stephen Meyer, Msgr. Cletus Hawes and Rev. Fr. Phil Schmitt will concelebrate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 8 pm and again on Wednesday from 9:30 am ALL at the CHURCH in Bellevue. Kingery Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bellevue is in charge of the arrangements Online at www.kingeryfuneralhome.com