Ernst Banse, Jr

On June 24, 2006, Ernst J. Banse, Jr. passed on. Ernie is survived by his lovely wife of 23 years, Karen Banse; his loving sisters, Holly Kelsey, Michele Cox, Candace Gardfalo, and Joanne Gordinier; his dear brother, Brian Banse; and his dear parents, Ernst John Banse, Sr. and Joanne Wilhelm. Ernie was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years. He was then a lieutenant with the Baltimore City Fire Department. He retired from the Fire Department after 28 years as a fire fighter. Ernie was a man who loved animals, gardening - especially tomatoes, landscaping and science fiction. Ernie was loved, and will be missed, by many people.