Robert William Ernsting Jr., husband of the late Audrey Ernsting (nee Busch), beloved father of Cheryl (Jerome) Wigner, Cynthia (Alan) Bunger, and Brian (Marylu) Ernsting, dear grandfather of Tami (John), Christl (Jayson), Bridget, and Billy (Natasha), great-grandfather of Tyler, Makenzie, Carson, Shelby, Bryce, Maisley, Finton, and Clayton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Died Dec. 4, 2020 at age 92. Residence Lawrenceburg, IN, formerly of Anderson Twp. Friends may visit at T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington on Tues. Dec. 8, from 10-11 AM. A Private Memorial Service will be held later. Memorials to First United Methodist Church, Aurora, IN or Dearborn County Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 231, and the Eagles, all of Aurora, IN. He also belonged to the RSVP of Dearborn County, IN, the National Muzzleloader Rife Association, and the 5th Field Marine Corps Unit. Bob was in the US Marine Corps during WW II and loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Bob retired from Seagram's Distillery.