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William Joseph Ernst
July 27, 1919 — January 11, 2007
Ernst- William Joseph 87 of St. Petersburg passed away Thursday November 11, 2007 at his residence. Born in Pittsburgh PA, he came here in 2001 from Ft. Walton Beach FL. He was an executive in the Technology Industry and served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, including World War II. He retired as a Lt. Colonel. He was Catholic. Survivors include five sons; William Jr. of Rochester NY, Curt of Brandon; Steve of Newnan GA, Doug of Fayetteville GA and Rand of Cocoa FL; four daughters Gail Ernst of Ruskin, Bev Sensibaugh of Albuquerque NM, Chris Fratello of Tierra Verde, and Val Ernst of Miami Beach; two sisters Betty Dietz of Manahawkin New Jersey and Bea Mitch of Payson Arizona; twenty one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg is serving the family.
Friends will be received at David C. Gross Funeral Home on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 5-7PM. Graveside services will be 2PM Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell FL.
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