Ernest “Ernie” Last, Jr.
Ernest (Ernie) William Last Jr. lost his battle with liver disease and cancer on April 18, 2019. He was born in St. Louis, MO on January 17, 1951 to Blanch Caroline Fleck and Ernest William Last, Sr. On October 15, 1983, Ernie married Joy Ellen Schlegel of University City, MO and she survives. For the last 20 years Ernie was a delivery driver for Walter Knoll Florist, retiring in February 2017. He had recently been a volunteer dog walker for the Missouri Humane Society. He and Joy were long time members of Holy Communion Episcopal Church in University City, Missouri.
Besides Joy, Ernie will be missed by many family friends and neighbors for his friendliness, his intelligence, his love for dogs his love of jigsaw puzzles and his wonderful laugh.
Ernest was predeceased by his parents, other relatives of the Last family, his brother-in-law Paul Schlegel, his Father-in-law Ronald Schlegel and others of the Schlegel family. In addition to his wife Joy, he is survived by his brother-in-law John Schlegel (Kim), mother-in-law Enid Schlegel, sister-in-law Faith Braley (Steve) and other relatives.
Joy wishes to thank the staff of St. Luke’s Hospice and Compassionate Caregiving for their support in his final days.
A Memorial service will be Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2:30pm at Holy Communion Episcopal Church 7401 Delmar 63130. Along with flowers, donations may be made to St. Louis Public Radio or your local NPR affiliate.
I had the privilege of being trained by Enrie when I first got hired a WKF. He was a very kind and interesting person I am sure he will be missed by all that knew him.
I have been blessed to know Ernie since I married Joy’s brother almost 32 years ago. Ernie has always had a big smile and a kind heart, willing to help anyone, anytime. The entire family will miss his smile and his laugh, as well as his postings when he and Joy finished their giant puzzles.
Ernie was a good guy and will be missed by all. He went thru his cancer treatments like a trooper and never missed a beat. He battled to the end. He loved his wife and his dog Sweetie and he loved his music. Life is not always fair and in Ernie’s case it certainly was not. He did not deserve to good thru all the trials and tribulations that he did in his life. God bless u Ernie and may u rest in peace!!!!!
Dear Joy, I am so very sorry for your loss! It was such a pleasure knowing Ernie and meeting him with Sweetie in the afternoon. I am sure he will be missed by all that knew him, but now he is with Our Lord! Take care of yourself and God bless you and keep you close to Him.