Louis Edward Ehrhard, Jr

Louis Edward Ehrhard Jr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Weston on January 13, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on March 21, 1935, in Port Jervis, NY, Lou’s life—and his final days—served as a testament to love, courage, and devotion to family.

Lou often called himself the luckiest man in the world, a sentiment rooted in his 68-year marriage to DD. Together, they built a legacy of trust and warmth that extended through their four children and 13 grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as "Gus.”

A natural athlete with a competitive spark, Lou channeled his energy into a storied 40-year career as an arbitrage trader. He thrived in the fast-paced environment of the New York Stock Exchange, where he cherished the camaraderie and legendary "high jinx" of the trading floor. Lou eventually opened his own firm, LEE Securities, which executed the majority of the convertible arbitrage on the floor.

Upon retiring to his beloved Weston, Lou dedicated his time to the community he called home. He was a familiar and active face at the Weston Theatre Company, the Weston Historical Society, and the Wantastiquet Trout Club, where he was happiest teaching his grandkids to fish and enjoying quiet afternoons on the lake.

While his professional and community achievements were many, Lou’s spirit truly shone in his role as "Gus." He shared a unique, individual bond with each of his 13 grandchildren. He was famous for his "Gussie-isms” - unique pearls of wisdom and wit - and his colorful stories that could command any room. Whether he was offering life advice or simply asking about their day, Gus made sure every grandchild knew they were loved.

Lou’s friendliness and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone he touched. He showed those around him how to live with zest and how to leave the world with grace.

A celebration of Lou’s life is planned for late June 2026 in Weston. The family requests that contributions in Lou’s honor be made to the Weston Theatre Company. https://westontheater.org/