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Efus
October 1, 2024
I miss you and mom, Erik, Heidi and Ingrid so much, every single day. I'm just glad you are together in eternity. I'll be there when the time is right.
Joseph Grieco
December 29, 2022
Just found this obit for my friend Ernie. We were in the astronomy club at the Mof Sc in Buffalo in the fifties, I think. It was long ago & I can't think of any thing to say, except that we had great conversations together & I'm sorry he's gone. I'll soon be following. I just remembered, I think he followed George Davis.
Garrett Taylor
May 10, 2020
I was supposed to be where Ernst was a couple of times, sadly his and his wife's health prevented that. I talked with him on the phone a time or two back in the aughts. He was very helpful and kind then. He is still very much missed in the mycology community. Much love to his family for sharing this wonderful man with us.
Cliff Stoll
February 4, 2020
It's been eight years -- I miss Ernst every day. My mentor, my friend, my inspiration.
Conrad Toepfer
August 27, 2019
Seven years later, Jeannie and continue to miss unser"Lieber Ernst," Our long, close friendship shall endure. MEMORY ETERNAL, dear friend!!
Andrew Kaczanowski
July 13, 2017
Jessica Guadagno
September 13, 2012
I am sad that I cannot say I know Mr. Both, or any of his family, well, but my 10 year old son and I had a wonderful encounter with Mr. Both this past March in Eden,NY. Mr. Both noticed my son studying a book about tanks that my son almost always has with him. Mr. Both and my son Louie talked for a while about tanks and a little of Mr. Both's life as a young man. I had the privilege to speak with Mr. Both a few moments myself. He didn't brag on anything or tell us any of the wonderful things he's accomplished in his lifetime. When I read his obituary I was amazed I had the blessing to speak with such a man. My son wouldn't stop talking about his conversation with this man who had like interests as he did and who had such an interesting past. In fact, Mr. Both wrote our address down and sent Louie two tank books, written in German, with a thoughtful note enclosed. What a treasure they have become! Louie was in tears when I told him of Mr. Both's passing, as was I. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family- may God send you the comfort you need.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jessica Guadagno
Marcia Plante
September 2, 2012
My favorite professor in college. Mr. Both taught me Astronomy at D'Youville College many years ago. I always felt so fortunate to have him as my teacher. He made the subject come alive every single class. I will never forget him.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Fred Szatkowski
August 31, 2012
Ernst was the BEST Director the Museum ever had. There was an honest mutual repect that he had for everyone that worked for him. When I think of the Buffalo Museum of Science, I think of Ernst. Words don't serve me well here, God Bless Ernst and God Bless you in your loss.
Conrad and Jeannie Toepfer
August 30, 2012
My wife Jeannie and I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ernie Both on his passing. We grieve for them knowing that Ernie's passing is harder for them than for anyone else. Being in the midst of a lengthy hospitalization myself, I had not spoken to him since April and hoped his health problems were improving. I met Ernie when we were students at UB when his family and he arrived here after their escape from Europe. Our shared love of the music of Anton Bruecker, nature and learning made us dear friends and comrades. His selfless dedication to Truth, freedom and nature was Ernie's hallmark. "Gladly would he learn and gladly teach". The record of his accomplishments in Astronomy and international discoveries in boletes attest to that. Proud to be Best Man at his wedding to Billie, the love of his life, my Jeannie and I became close friends with them in the following years. Not even the tragic death of their heroic son,Erik, kept Ernie and Billie from the service they continued to give to all. Mourning the shock of Ernie's passing, I know he is again with his parents, his brother and his beloved Billie and Erik. In the "Alte Deutsche Weise" (Old German Ways) Ernie and I shared, we would say "Auf Wiedersehn" (Until we see each other again). Hoping to do so, "In der Fride vom Uncer Herr Jesu" (in the Peace of our Lord,Jesus): "Schlaf wohl, Ernie, meine lieber Freund." (sleep well, Ernie, my dear Friend).
Albert Parker
August 30, 2012
It was my great honor and privilege to have known Ernst. In my years at the Museum, Ernst and I became close friends and I treasure the many hours we spent together at our weekly lunches. He was a towering intellect and a gentle man. His stories of his families escape in WWII always enthralled me. My condolences to his family. He now belongs to the ages.
marybeth gauthier
August 30, 2012
i fondly remember your father from the many nights on the roof of the museum watching the skies through the telescope. he introduced to the night skies and a subject that i still enjoy.
Paul Curtin
August 29, 2012
Dr. Both was a wonderful mentor to people of all ages here in Western New York. I remember being a member of the Buffalo Astronomical Association as a kid. Ernst was able to communicate his interest in science to me, a pre-teen, as well as to the older members, in a way that was both engaging and all inclusive. He was a true community educator and a local treasure. Very sad to have lost him.
Joann Sherman
August 29, 2012
Elfie- So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a very amazing man. All my thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sherri Eder
August 29, 2012
Ingrid and Elfie,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was such a kind gentle soul. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Sherri Eder
David Zimmerman
August 28, 2012
As a member of the Tuesday Club
volunteers at the Buffalo Museum of Science since 1999.I
talked to Mr.Both many times.
He was a very nice man.
Sharon Gallagher
August 28, 2012
What a wonderful and interesting man. So sorry for your loss!
mary baez
August 28, 2012
prayers to the Both family
David + April Wolf
August 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of his passing. Saw him at many of our mushroom hikes. My prayers go out to his family. God bless and rest in peace.
Alan & Arleen Bessette
August 28, 2012
We were so fortunate to have known Ernst as a colleague & friend. We cherish & hold close our memories being with him & Billie. Ernst death is a great a loss for us personally, as it is for the mycological community.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Elfie & Ingrid and their families.
August 28, 2012
We are deeply saddened by Ernst's passing but infinitely happy that we had an opportunity to know him as a mentor and friend. May he rest in Peace and God Bless us all! The Kujawinski Family, Brant, NY
August 28, 2012
August 28, 2012
Kathy (D'Amico) Szudzik
August 28, 2012
I remember Mr. Both as a very kind man. His late son, Eric and my late brother Tony were friends. Mr. Both is part of a very fond memory of being young and innocent. Thank you Mr. Both and may you rest peacefully.
Marilou Bebak
August 28, 2012
As many have said... a GREAT man. A patient, wonderful mentor and scientist who has influenced, inspired and helped so many people. One cannot gaze at a mushroom on earth or a star in the sky without thinking of Ernst.
His passing is a tremendous loss to us all. My sincere sympathy to Ernst's family and friends.
Marilou Bebak
Elizabeth Peña
August 28, 2012
Ernst was a kind an encouraging mentor to me at the Buffalo Museum of Science, a true gentleman, scholar, and scientist.
Ernst though the ages
Marilou Bebak
August 28, 2012
Ernst with Cliff Stoll, 1966 - 2006
by Alan Friedman Buffalo Astronomical Association.
Marilou Bebak
August 28, 2012
Ernst with bolete
Marilou Bebak
August 28, 2012
Remembering Ernst's fondness for mushrooms.
Michelle Rudnicki
August 28, 2012
He was a great man. He always saw things with a sharp clarity and wisdom. I learned a lot just from knowing him and will treasure my memories of him.
Sue Vimmerstedt
August 28, 2012
My heart goes out to my cousins, Elfie and Bambi during this time. Ernst was a wonderful man, and I always enjoyed our times together with him and Billie when I was a young girl. You're all in my prayers. Much love.
August 28, 2012
May God bless you in this time of sorrow....My daughter, Robin Mancuso, will always hold Mr. bolt as a cherished friend and I know she will hang on to all the many memories she has of their friendship.
Linda Serrianne Davies, Ms Ed
August 28, 2012
How incredibly sad that we have lost an incredible Naturalist, Mycologist, Science Educator and overall pillar of science in not only the WNY community but internationally, as well. He is certainly irreplaceable. May he rest in peace.
Howard Graves
August 28, 2012
Wen I was in School #56 many years ago, I recall introducing him for the Nature Study Club.
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