Cyril C. Ernst, 84, Liberty Center, died Friday evening at his residence.

Born January 21, 1897, in Tedrow, he was the son of Elger and Hattie (Clymer) Ernst. He married Garnet Bowers, and she preceded him in death.

Mr. Ernst had owned and operated the Ernst Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Liberty from 1913 to 1953. He was a past member of the Liberty Center Board of Public Affairs.

Surviving are a son, Richard, Liberty Center; two brothers, Carl and Dale, both of Liberty Center; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Hoyt, Liberty Center; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., at Croll-Wright Funeral Home, Liberty Center. The Reverend Tom Hanover will officiate, and burial will be in Youngs Cemetery, Liberty Center.

Calling will begin at 2 p.m. today at the mortuary. The family suggests any memorials be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.