Ernst, William "Bill" Beloved husband of Rose Ernst (nee Giesken). Loving father of Sherry (Robert) May, Robert Ernst, Jeffrey (Sue) Ernst and Barbara (Larry) Savage. Cherished grandpa of 11, great grandpa of 19. Preceded in death by three sisters. Navy veteran of WWII. Member of Green Twp. Seniors, VFW and Knights of Columbus. Bill also loved to bowl at Colerain Bowling Alley. Passed away Aug. 12, 2020, Age 98. Visitation with Covid restrictions on Wednesday Aug. 19 from 10-11am at Neidhard Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:30am at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 5222 N. Bend Rd., Monfort Heights (45247). Burial with military honors at St. Joseph New Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Ignatius Church or to the charity of one's choice.