George W "Buck" Ernst

George W. "Buck" Ernst, III passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.  He was born on August 6, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of 
George Ernst II and Mildred Ernst.  He graduated from Rosedale High School.  Buck was united in marriage to Mary Jo Hurst on March 3, 1978.  She preceded him in death.  He worked as an electrician before retirement and was a member of IBEW Local #124.  Recently, in retirement, he has been working at the Pleasanton Senior Citizen Center.  George enjoyed entertaining and  making people feel at home.  He is survived by a step son Mark Hill and wife Rhonda, three grandchildren, Hannah Brockway, Erin Schmidt, and Jakob Schmidt, and four great grandchildren, Maya, Holland, Max, and Elsie.  

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Mound City First Baptist Church.  A time to fellowship will follow the service.    Memorial contributions can be made to the George Ernst Memorial and be left with Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.