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Per Laurie’s wishes, a private gathering of close family and friends will be planned to celebrate her life at a future date.
Ms. Laurie A. Ernst passed away at her residence in Racine on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 68. Ms. Ernst was born in Racine on February 19, 1957 and has been a lifetime resident, graduating from JI Case High school in 1976. She worked at InSinkErator for many years and retired from food service with the Racine Unified School District.
Laurie Ernst is survived by her brothers Edward (Susan) Ernst and Terry Ernst, and many nieces and nephews; Molly (Tony) Kleiman and children Bailey, Blake and Brynn, Allison Ernst, Karla (Christian) Ernst Docken Waters and children Tyler, Kaylee, Meghan, Cole, Conner and Sara, Melissa (Luke) Harwick and children Levi, Adalyn and Saige and Nicholas Ernst and children Jeremy and Yadira. Laurie is also survived by long time companion John Jacob and his children Amy (Joe) Boestetter and children Cayla and Joe and Justin Jacob. Ms. Ernst is preceded in death by her parents, Edward A Ernst and Diane (nee Gratz) Ernst.
Laurie enjoyed traveling and road trips, listening to music, especially the Eagles and being in the company of family and friends. She was a lover of flowers and dogs most especially her Tara, Tinkerbell and Buster.
Per Laurie’s wishes, a private gathering of close family and friends will be planned to celebrate her life at a future date.
Melissa Jansen says
I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. I’m blessed to have met Laurie and been a part of her life these last 5 years or so. Her and John helped my family when they were in dire need and became close neighbors with my parents. ❤️ She gave much love to my parents’ dog Charlie and he always had bunches of kisses for her. I enjoyed the visits with her and John. Thank you Laurie for being a blessing in my life. May you rest in peace.
Nancy Renpaul says
Dear, Eddie, Sue and Terry, I am deeply sorry for the loss of Laurie. I have many memories of all of us going camping in our younger days, You all have been a big part of the Renpaul Family. R.I.P Laurie. you will be missed,
Julie & George says
You will be missed. I know John always said he wished he’d met you first. We do too. You made him so happy and satisfied with life. I know you’re up there happy as can be with friends and especially all the dogs you’ve had, loved, and cared for. I know Besame is probably delighted to see you again! Give her a hug for us and know we have many special memories of the times we spent together with you and John. A part of you will always be with us. Rest easy now.
Carolyn Jacob Larson says
Laurie was a gentle, sweet soul who will be lovingly remembered. She fit perfectly into our family – always there with John to celebrate birthdays, births, holidays, baptisms, graduations and more. I will miss you Laurie. Love you and wish you peace.
Kim Schmidt says
Dear Eddie, Sue, Terry and John,
I’m so sorry for this loss. Laurie was always a good friend and we had many good memories of our growing up years childhood thru our adult years. She was a very kind and caring person and we will her very much.