John Ernst

[mbstude]

I just found out that John Ernst passed away this past weekend. I don't have any specifics other than it was due to complications from a major surgery.

[r1lark]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Prayers and condolences to John's family.

[LarkTruck]

Sad news indeed. May He Rest In Peace.

JS

[Hawkeye]

So sorry to hear that.
He was a Studebaker Legend.
Rest in peace John.

[8E45E]

Very sorry to hear this.

John and I exchanged a few Diesel truck stories over the years, and he supplied me with some copies of factory literature when I bought mine a little over 30 years ago. My condolences to his family and friends.

Craig

[mbstude]

I'm guessing that there are few people here that realize just how extensive John's Studebaker collection is. He spent the last 50 years accumulating, restoring, and preserving a large number of Studebaker cars, trucks, and memorabilia. I remember him telling me that he owned 11 Diesel trucks, for example.

His main building is 25,000 Sq Ft and there are a couple of other sizable buildings on site as well. It's all packed. I posted several pictures on the truck forum a couple of months ago:

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/studebakertrucktalk/john-ernst-s-stude-trucks-t26029.html

In addition to his interest in Studes, there are other commercial trucks that he felt were significant. Olds Toronados, and a few other 1960's era GM cars. And then there are vehicles that he purchased new over the years and left them "as is"... Such as a '79 Trans Am, 400 big block with 4 speed. He bought the car new, drove it home from the dealer, and never drove it again.

Our hobby has lost one of its most passionate enthusiasts.

[Guido]

I am just seeing this, I *think* I last saw John at Asa Hall’s estate auction. I believe the blue dump truck pictured once belonged to Asa.

if my memory is correct John also owned a Dodge Big Horn.

[LarkTruck]

I am just seeing this, I *think* I last saw John at Asa Hall’s estate auction. I believe the blue dump truck pictured once belonged to Asa.

if my memory is correct John also owned a Dodge Big Horn.

Yes, I remember the Big Horn.

JS