He is survived by eleven children, Raymond Ernst Jr., Ronald Ernst, Robert Ernst, Richard Ernst, Ryan Ernst, Russ Ernst, Rory Joseph Ernst, Rene Jonathan Ernst, Mary (Ernst) Vallone, Sarah (Ernst) Raux, and Andrea Ernst. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Ernst, and daughter, Patricia Amy Ernst. He proudly adopted the nickname, “Grandpa Pops”, and he would brag endlessly about his family to friends and acquaintances. His involvement in all the varied activities and the many accomplishments of his children and grandchildren brought him enormous joy and satisfaction. He and his late wife, Pat, spent most of their lives together raising children in a home grounded on the values of faith and education. However, more than anything Ray was deeply committed to his family. His mind and memory remained sharp until the end, as he faithfully read the daily newspaper, and dutifully completed the crossword and other puzzles. He loved how these activities could allow him to connect on a personal level with others with shared interests. Outside of work, Ray was an avid golfer, coin collector, bridge player, and gun enthusiast. His hard work ethic and loyalty to the organization serve as great examples to others. He took tremendous pride in his work and always felt very well supported by the company and his co-workers. Ray had great expertise related to tires and heavy machinery, and he spent 36 years as a supervisor for the Edward C. Ernst Sr., 79, originally from Covington, KY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019, as a result of complications of a chronic illness.

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