Ernest B. Knust

February 1, 1924 - October 8, 2015

Ernest B. Knust, 91, of Ferdinand, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Ernest was born, February 1, 1924, in Ferdinand to John and Catherine (Burke) Knust. He married Catherine Jahn on May 4, 1954 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Ernest was retired from the Dubois County Highway Department after 23 years of service. Ernest served in the U.S. Army in North France and the Philippines. He was a member of the Ferdinand American Legion Post 124, Saint Ferdinand Parish and its St. Joseph’s Sodality, Ferdinand Senior Citizens and also served for 45 years on the Ferdinand Township Advisory Board. He enjoyed playing Sheepshead, word search puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. Ernest was also a dairy farmer. Ernest is survived by his wife, Catherine; four sons, David Knust, Kenny Knust, John Knust and his wife Marcy all of Ferdinand and Gary Knust and wife Rhonda of St. Anthony; one daughter, Diane Heilers and husband Fred of Ferdinand;seven grandchildren, Phillip J. Heilers, Jenna Heilers, Mandy Schaeffer, Amber Lee Knust, Kelli Knust, Lisa and Kayla Knust; three brothers, Reynold “Lenny” Knust and wife Leona, Clarence Knust all of Ferdinand, Joe Knust and wife Charlotte of Jasper; one sister, Mary Krassick of Columbus, IN. Ernest was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Begle. Visitation will be Monday from 2-8:00 PM and Tuesday from 7-9:30 AM at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday in St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery. Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 will conduct military graveside rights. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com. Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand is in charge of all arrangements.