Ernest Frank Bierschenk was born January 21, 1924 in Edmond, OK to Charles and Ella May (DePlois) Bierschenk. He

passed away on February 16, 2025 in Boerne, TX at the age of 101. Ernest graduated a year early from high school

and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17, determined to “fight the good fight” against the Nazi uprising

overseas. In 1942, just months after the United States entered World War II Ernest’s older brother, Henry, was

drafted and Ernest followed him into service. Ernest was part of the Army’s Military Intelligence Service in

WWII and in Vietnam, when he re-enlisted to serve his country once more. Ernest saw military action in the

European Theater during WWII, primarily in Belgium. In Vietnam he was wounded during his years in the

conflict. Ernest was identified as “highly intelligent” by the Army and was sent to language school, where he

learned three Southeast Asian dialects. He also spoke French and German. During his tours of service he

earned numerous awards including the Combat Infantryman’s Badge in World War II and two Silver Service

Stars and a Bronze Star Medal in Vietnam. After finally retiring from the military, Ernest moved to Edmond,

OK, where he worked as a Certified Public Accountant before retiring. He moved to Boerne, TX in July 2015.

In his free time he loved to play chess and spend time with his extended family. Known as Uncle Ernie by

some and “Fritz” by others, he will be missed by all those who loved him.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Bierschenk, his brother, Henry Bierschenk, and his sister,

Wilma Blair.

Survivors Include, his sister, Charlene Wigington of Corpus Christi, TX, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Services:Santa Fe Presbyterian Church, Thursday, 3:00 PM, February 27, 2025, 1603 N Santa Fe, Edmond, OK

Officiating: Pastor Glenn Dunn

Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, OK

Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net or you can find us on Facebook (Turner Funeral Homes).