Carl A. Ernst, 87, Liberty Center, died Tuesday afternoon at Fulton County Health Center.

Born Feb. 7, 1899, in Ridgeville Corners, he was the son of Elgar and Hattie (Clymer) Ernst. He married Doris Graner on May 22, 1930, and she survives.

A former Liberty Center Volunteer Fireman, he was employed for many years at Fred Creager and Sons Asphalt and Paving Inc., Liberty Center, before he retired in 1965.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Bruce of Wauseon and Donald at home; one daughter, Paula Ruch of Wauseon; one sister, Bessie Hoyt of Liberty Center; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were four brothers.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Croll-Wright Funeral Home, Liberty Center, Rev. Isaac Johnson, Liberty Center-Colton United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be held at Young Cemetery, Liberty Center.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.