Claire F. Ernst "Butch"Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 78. Loving husband of 41 years to Sandra (nee Gorski) Ernst. Beloved dad of Jeffery (Kandi) Ernst, Scotty (Nancy) Ernst, Michelle Wenslaff (Jim Dempsey), Valerie (Howard) Farley, Scott (Kathi) Hoffman and the late Curtis Hoffman. Cherished grandpa of Amanda Skinkis, Jennifer Swen, the late Dustin Hoffman, Jesse Hoffman, Sarah Ernst, Nerissa Ernst, Amber Ernst, Michael Hoffman, Matthew Hoffman, Alyssa Hoffman, Austin Hoffman, Tyler Wenslaff, Emily Wenslaff, Shaun Dempsey, Colin Dempsey, Conner Dempsey. Cherished great-grandpa of Mya Skinkis, Michael Swen, Weston Swen, Julian Swen, Evelyn Swen and Cali Due. Dear brother of the late Carol Solberg and Joan Way. Dear brother-in-law Bill Corrao and Nancy (Tom) Wilhelmi. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. No services will be held at this time.