of Waterford, passed away June 4, 2016 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Patricia for 66 years; loving father of Eric (Diane) Ernst, Stephanie Hoskins, Cathy Ernst, Jeff (Rhonda) Ernst, Steve (Amy) Ernst; grandfather of Erica (Jeremy) Smith, Ryan Ernst, Jacob (Jen) Ernst; brother of Frieda (Jim) Fuller and the late Elsie Wilmot. Stephan was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the Elks Lodge 810. He was the owner, chief architect and heart and soul of Ernst Greenhouse and Farms, 1939-2009.