Hays, Ernest Ernie M. of Maryland Heights, Missouri, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Loreta G. Hays (nee: Heriford); beloved son of the late Milburn and Mary Hays; devoted father of Roger Michael Hays, Robert Lee Hays, and Pamela Marie (Tony Howard) Hays-Hagstrom; cherished grandfather of Michael William, Jonathan Marshall, Joseph Daniel, Grace Marie, and Hayden Lee. Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Sunday, November 11, 2012 3:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Service is Private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cardinals Care or Matthews Dickey Boys and Girls Club. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.