Gregory J. Ernst, beloved husband of Kathy (nee Wheeler) Ernst. Devoted father of Kristin Ernst, Nick Ernst (Madelyn Cox), Jake Ernst (Vanessa Petranek) and Isabella Ernst. Son of the late Robert and the late Barbara (nee Ries) Ernst. Brother of Rob (Nancy) Ernst, Jenny (Dave) Beitz, Joe (Sharon) Ernst, Matt (Jessica Hannika) Ernst and Rick (Mary Beth) Ernst. Son-in-law of Doris (nee Riedinger) Wheeler and the late Richard Wheeler. Brother-in-law of Rick (Chris) Wheeler, Anne (Bob) Koop, Janet (late Dave) Goodman, Linda Trenn and Jim (Nicki) Wheeler. Greg passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 54 after a long fought battle with cancer. Visitation (only 30 people at any given time allowed in the building) at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd. on Friday (Dec 11) from 5-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will held at St. James Church (White Oak) on Saturday (Dec 12) at 10am. Face masks are required. Social distancing must be practiced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LaSalle High School, 3091 North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45239 or St. James School , 6111 Cheviot Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45247. Special condolences may be expressed at frederickfh.com