Ernest Claus Voigt

Ernest Claus Voigt Passed away on July 1 after a short battle with lung cancer. Born in Oakland on October 31, 1934, Ernie attended elementary and high school in Piedmont and then U.C. Berkeley where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was a star football and basketball player in high school and was one of "Pappy's Boys" at Cal. Ernie began his investment career as a stockbroker with Schwabacher & Co. In 1973 he co-founded Robert C. Brown & Co., an asset management company which he took public and sold in '89. He then established Orinda Pacific Investment Co. Ernie had a zest for life that drew a wide range of people to him. His many, many friends were his life blood and he would do anything for them. Ernie loved food and wine and the friendships associated with them. An avid duck hunter and fisherman, he was a member of the San Francisco Flycasting Club as well as the Order of St. Hubertus. His greatest love was the Bohemian Club where he was captain of Roaring Camp and a member of the Old Guard. Ernie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jackie Kerr Voigt; daughters Cathie LaPorta and Linda Coates both of San Francisco; and granddaughters Rachel and Lauren LaPorta. His son Ernie Jr. predeceased him in 1984. The family wishes to thank Dr. Peter Rowe for his extraordinary care during Ernie's illness. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 8 at 11am at Santa Maria Church in Orinda. Donations to the U.C. Regents - "Pappy's Boys" Endowment Fund (calqb20@aol.com), or to John Muir Health Foundation would be appreciated.