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.