I was Ernie's landlord, immediate neighbor, and friend in Gardiner, NY from 1966-1989, and continued as a friend thereafter. I shared with him the years when his children were born and growing up, and I guess I was kind of an adopted uncle to them. Ernie taught me so much about the outdoors, and we did a number of camping trips together, including, most famously, a very successful winter mountaineering trip to the White Mts (NH) Presidential range, in early February 1972. Folks who knew Ernie only after his health took a turn for the worse may not realize that he had a great sense of humor, and we shared many laughs. He will always remain as an important figure in my life.

So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. I met Ernie when he moved to Bloomville as I was his landlord. We soon became friends. He would often joke that I might "throw his stuff on the street" if he didn't pay the rent on time. Humor was always part of every conversation. I enjoyed hearing about his outdoor experiences, his faith and stories of his beloved family and friends. Everyone in the Bloomville Community will miss him.

I met Ernie as a volunteer driver. I enjoyed our trips to various appointments. Condolences to the family.