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PAUL ERNST Obituary
ERNST, 61
WINTER HAVEN - Paul W. Ernst, 61 passed away Friday , June 1, 2012 due to pancreatic cancer.
Paul was born in Trenton, N.J. April 12, 1951 and was a resident of Winter Haven for 18 years. Paul was a former U.S. Marine who served during Vietnam. He spent over 33 years as an Industrial Mechanical Engineer with Norelco, Owens-Illinois, and Mon-ier Lifetile. He went into the transport business in 2008 as a truck owner-operator.
Paul is survived by his wife of 29 years, JoAnn, his sons Paul Ernst Jr. and Chase Ernst, 4 grandchildren, his brother Donald Rasmussen, sister in law Jackie Trautwein, sister Mary Ellen Gueldenberg, and their families.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Anna Rasmussen Ernst, and a brother Robert Ernst.
Paul enjoyed coaching hockey, reading, home make-over projects, cooking and entertaining.
The family extends a big thank you to Cornerstone Hospice and asks in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Paul's name to Cornerstone Hospice 2590 Havendale Blvd NW Winter Haven, FL 33881. A memorial service for Paul will be held Saturday June 9 at 3pm at St. John's Methodist Church 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL 33884.
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Memories and Condolences
for PAUL ERNST
Jim Kaplan
June 27, 2012
After all these years, i have such good rememberies of Paul, working on our junk cars,swimimg in perrineville lake, and getting in alot of trouble. Paul was like a brother to me.Man , i will never forget him
Patty Kaplan Barresi
June 26, 2012
My Heart is Heavy. Paul will be remembered fondly. He was a big part of my life growing up. I will hold his memory close.
June 12, 2012
My heart aches and is full of sadness. Paul will be remembered, always. Remembering the day I first met you and we became friends brings a smile to my face. Those are the memories I will hold onto. Until we meet again. Your Friend, Lynn
June 8, 2012
Jody Chase and Jackie, plus the entire family. Dave and I never met Paul, but have learned about him through Jackie. He must have been a wonderful man, because he certainly is much loved. Our hearts go out to you all, in this sorrowful time.
Sincerely,
Dave and Sue Melton
Paul W Ernst Jr
June 7, 2012
It wasn't your time yet dad. It's always the good ones that have to die. I love you and miss you daddy. I will always remember you picking me up on the weekends to visit all my cousins, Dawn (I LOVE YOU!!) Tammy, Sheri, Lauren, Todd & Robby. I always thought you were the coolest person in the world and wanted to be just like you. Even though i was very young, i knew you were the man. I saw how my cousins looked up to you and how you protected all of us. I will always remember the camping trip we went on. No matter what happened you always made me feel loved. Even though your gone, you will always be in my heart and in everything i do. I am your son and i am alot like you. Say hi to my sister Jennifer and grandma & grandpa. I love you & miss you daddy. See you when i get there.
Joy Stinchcomb/Dixon
June 5, 2012
I remember you always having a silly smile on your face and joking around all the time,you were always making Robbie, Sherry and Tammy laugh.
Don Rasmussen
June 5, 2012
Paul, you were the best brother a man could ask for and I will miss our talks and laughs. Your big brother Don.
tammy ernst
June 5, 2012
Love and miss you uncle paul. Give grandma a hug from us!
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