Relationship to conference: Wife of retired elder, Rev. Duane V. Ernst

Date of death: Sept. 15, 2014

Arrangements: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Grace United Methodist Church (15309 Maple Island Road, Burnsville). Visitation will take place from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at the White Funeral Home (12804 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville) and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Appointment information: Within the Minnesota Conference, Rev. Duane V. Ernst served churches in Randolph, Stanton, and Hector. He retired in 1994.

Juanita O. Ernst is survived by her husband, Rev. Duane V. Ernst; children, John (Mary), Debra, and Janet; four granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Annual Conference's Reach • Renew • Rejoice congregational development initiative and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

Cards can be sent to Rev. Duane V. Ernst at 115 E. Burnsville Parkway, Apt. 233, Burnsville, MN 55337.

An obituary can be viewed here.