William Ernst

William Ernst obituary

William Ernst

William Ernst Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peoples Funeral Home - Butler on Aug. 20, 2025.
William "Bill" Ernst (66) of Berry, KY, passed away at home on August 19, 2025. He was born in Ft. Thomas, KY, on March 11, 1959, son of the late Carl T. and Joyce Perkins Ernst.

Bill was a veteran of the United State Army, member of Antioch Mills Christian Church, member of the American Legion Post 109.

Bill is survived by his wife Robin Mashel Moore Ernst, sons Ronnie Ernst, Tyler (Sara) Fugate, daughter Judy (Steve) Caskey, sisters Patty Barnett and Susan Avery and 7 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Antioch Mills Christian Church in Berry, Ky. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm, under full military honors by the American Legion Post 109, also at the church. Bill's final resting place will be at Veteran Cemetery North in Williamstown, Ky. Online condolences can be submitted at www.peoplesfuneralhomes.com.

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