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Ernest Dunning Obituary
May 29, 1929 - February 11, 2025
Ernest Dunning (Ern), 95, of Sunset Hills, MO, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane Dunning, and is survived by their children, James (Cynthia) Dunning and Martha (Todd) Aschbacher.
Ern was the proud grandfather of Amy (Bobby) Albertson, Timothy (Erica) Dunning, Andrew (Ali) Dunning, Maggie Aschbacher, and John Aschbacher, and great-grandfather of Michael, Emma, Jack, Will, Madison, Mollie, Mila, Mason, Maxwell, Brooklyn, and Nora.
After graduating from the University of Missouri (Columbia), Ern served as First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Following his discharge, he worked as a flight test engineer for McDonnell Aircraft. Ern taught science for thirty years in the Kirkwood School District serving as science department chair and track coach. He was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to obtain his Master's in Earth Science from Oregon State University. In addition, he was selected as a finalist from Missouri for the "First Teacher in Space" NASA shuttle program.
Ern was a master woodworker and enjoyed golf, tennis, and bridge. His engaging smile and warm personality endeared him to all who met and knew him. He was so loved and will be missed.
The family would like to thank Ern's wonderful caregivers at the Friendship Village South Care Center and at Mercy Hospital-Ballas.
Funeral services will be held on March 8, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 East Adams, Kirkwood MO.
Condolences may be expressed at stlouiscremation.com.
For those wishing to make a contribution, memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 East Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122.
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Pam Shrum Goslik
March 2, 2025
Jim, I am sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
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