George Blake Ernst, 83, of Lusby, MD formerly of Beltsville, MD passed away of September 21, 2010 in Takoma Park, MD. He was born on January 22, 1927 in Galesburg, IL to the late Arlo M. and Anna Fox Ernst.

George is the beloved husband of Lillian Ernst whom he married on April 9, 1947 in Fort Madison, Iowa.

George graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1944 and went on to serve his country in the Army during World War II from May 7, 1945 till January 30, 1947 when he was honorably discharged. After returning home, George went on to attend the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1951. He worked for the Naval Air System Command as an Engineer from 1952 – 1983 when he retired.

After retirement George moved to Calvert County from Beltsville, MD. He was a member of the American Legion and a Mason for 60 years and enjoyed 10 pin bowling.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one child, Carol Ann Matters.

George is survived by his wife of 63 years Lillian Ernst of Lusby, MD; children, Michael George Ernst of Winchester, VA, and Robert Paul Ernst of Chesapeake Beach, MD; brother, John Blake of Galesburg, IL; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 2 ~ 4 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, MD. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10 AM in Olivet United Methodist Church, Lusby, MD with Rev. Faith Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM in Popular Springs United Methodist Cemetery, Mt. Airy, MD.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.