August 27, 1993 – October 6, 2018

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Joshua Arthur Ernst, age 25 of San Marcos, Texas and formerly of Buffalo, Minnesota passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018.

He was born on August 27, 1993 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota the son of Beth Schmeling and Jodi Ernst.

Josh put his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was five years old and was baptized on July 28, 2002.

Josh attended Buffalo High School, Montgomery High School, and Sam Houston State University.

Josh loved being with family and friends.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, dirt biking with his brothers, having bonfires, growing cacti and avocado plants, and making other people happy.

Josh was a manager at Pizza Hut in Seguin, Texas and was loved by his employees for his dedication and hard work.

Survivors include his parents: Kevin and Beth Schmeling and Jodi and Mari Ernst; siblings: Jessi (Nicole) Ernst, Jori (Courtney) Ernst, Aaron Blake, Manda (Nick) Erickson, Tiffany Schmeling, Jesse Schmeling, Micah (Alayna) Blake, Christopher Johnson, Bruno Pereira, and Jenna Ernst (Amir Ghomi);  further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives; as well as his loving soulmate Beverly.

Preceded in death by grandparents: Milt and Doris Ernst, Tom and Kay Coleman, and by an uncle David Coleman.

A Memorial service for Joshua Ernst will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Albion Evangelical Free Church, 11480 5th St NW, Cokato, Minnesota 55321.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 2nd from 4-8pm with a prayer service at 7pm at The Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Ave, Buffalo, Minnesota 55313.  Further visitation will be held at Albion Evangelical Free Church on Saturday, November 3rd one hour prior to service.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.  Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com and/or to http://memorial.yourtribute.com/joshe/