Gladys Ernst

Gladys Genevieve (Cagwin) Ernst, age 91, passed away on May 25, 2012 at her residence, Oakleaf Village, in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. Robert Ernst, to whom she was married for 70 years. She was a devoted wife and a vital part of her husband’s ministerial career of over 60 years through her companionship and her musical talents. She continued, until recently, to share her love of God and music with her fellow residents at Oakleaf Village playing hymns on the lobby piano almost every evening before dinner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Cecil and Nettie Cagwin, brothers Hubert and Raymond and sister Betty. She is survived by her 4 children John, Esther (Goodall), Charles and Stephen as well as 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ernst Scholarship established in 2007 in honor of Robert and Gladys Ernst for ministerial candidates pursuing post-graduate ministerial degrees. Contributions can be sent to The Ernst Scholarship, c/o The Ohio Baptist Education Society, P. O. Box 0288, Granville, Ohio 43023.

Visitation will be held at Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 11:00 to 1:00. A memorial service will follow immediately thereafter at the church at 1:00 followed by a private interment service. Schoedinger North Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.schoedinger.com for an online guestbook and to share a memory.