Richard A. Ernst

Richard A. Ernst , 82, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 2, 2018.

Richard was born on November 14, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Gottlieb and Dorothy Ernst. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Duddingston.

Richard was a graduate of duPont Manual High School and attended Bellarmine College. Richard was a former member of the Air National Guard.

Most recently he was owner/real estate broker for Ernst & Ernst Properties. He was a Systems Analyst at various companies in Louisville and Middletown for most of his life and retired last year from JCPS. After leaving his office manager position at Greenbaum, Doll and McDonald, he was a Computer Science Instructor and department head at Sullivan College (now Sullivan University.)

Richard was an avid UK fan, former president of Jeffersontown Lions Club and read for recording for the blind.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Deborah Ernst; children, Brenda Bass, Beverly Spine (Terry), Jessica Letson, Corey Letson (Kelly), Jody Letson (Missy); sisters, Betty Cummins and Doris Lucchese; grandchildren, Terry Spine, Jr., Brad Spine (Allison), Nicholas Bass, Ashley Murphy, Branson Fowler, Abby Letson, Bishop Letson; and five loving great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243,) A service to honor the life of Richard will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with entombment to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jeffersontown Lions Club.

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