Brian Lewis Ernst

Lafayette - Brian L. Ernst age 78 passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his home in Lafayette. Brian is survived by his son Thomas Ernst and wife Donna, brother Clyde Ernst, niece Jennifer, nephew Dale, grandchildren, Damion Garrett and Jessica Ernst and great grandchildren; Devin, Jeanne and Sebastion Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Ernst and Marguerite Sabo. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Brian graduated from Cleary University in 1963. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969- 1973 where he was stationed stateside. Brian enjoyed nothing more than sitting on his porch "picking and grinning" with his friends in the great outdoors.