Carl R. Ernst

Albany- After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Carl Raymond Ernst, 68, died at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, on Monday, August 9, 2010. Carl was born March 19, 1942 in Albany, N.Y. the eldest son of the late Raymond and Alice Ernst. Carl attended The Albany Academy, where he excelled academically and athletically. He was Valedictorian of the class of 1959 and a captain in the battalion. He attended Princeton University in New Jersey and Russell Sage in Troy, NY. A talented visionary and successful businessman, over the course of his career Carl worked for IBM, First Albany Corporation, Simon and Schuster’s InfoSearch, as well as independent consulting. In 1989 he founded Ernst Publishing Co., LLC that continues to thrive as the leading authority on the recordation of public records. He was also involved with several other related businesses as either a partial owner (BRB Publications and TIES, Inc.) or board member (Merlin Data Publishers, Inc). Carl was a founding member of PRIA (Public Records Industry Association), a national professional organization created to bring the public and private sectors together in the public records industry. Carl was also instrumental in drafting legislation concerning the Uniform Commercial Code – most notably Revised Article 9. In addition to his involvement in these many professional associations and endeavors, Carl was a member of Schuyler Meadows Club. Carl resided in Scottsdale, Arizona. When Carl was not working to grow his business, he was enjoying a round of golf with friends or family. He was an avid skier, an experienced pilot, accomplished guitar player, lover of fine sports cars, and collector of Native American Art as well as a devoted grandfather. Carl is survived by his wife Carol Fischer Ernst. He is also survived by children Alison (James), Carl Alexander (Melanie) Ernst, Step Sons - Gregory E. (Joy) and Darryl W. (Kathryn) Teal; and seven grandchildren: Faith LeConte Weis, Peter and James Ernst, Step-Grandchildren - Ian and Austin Teal, Ansley and Graeme Teal. Also survived by his brother David (Peggy) Ernst and nieces and nephews Alycia Ernst, David Ernst and Kelly Hotaling. His brother Robert Ernst predeceased him. Funeral services Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Friends may call in the funeral home after 10:00 a.m. A private burial will follow after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carl’s memory may be made to the Carl E. Touhey ’35 Endowed Scholarship Fund c/o The Albany Academies, Institutional Advancement Office, 135 Academy Road, Albany, N.Y., 12208. The family extends a sincere thank you to all who have supported Carl and Carol during his extended illness. To leave Carl’s family a special message on their guestbook; obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-Card with them, please visit www.McVeighFuneralHome.com

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Carl R. Ernst

March 19, 1942 - August 9, 2010