Ernst Schuster, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Ernst was born August 21, 1943, in Yugoslavia. His parents were killed in WWII and he grew up in foster homes in Austria and Switzerland. Ernst came to the United States at age 10, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. After his high school graduation, he played pro-soccer in Germany. He graduated from Ashland College and worked at Ohio Brass. He received his CPA and then opened his own accounting office.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen (Budea) Schuster; in-laws, Kurt, Doreen, and Derek (Dina) Budea; and niece, Destiny Holt.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, ltd, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, is handling the arrangements.
The family wishes to thank Southern Care Hospice for their care of Ernst.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield Area YMCA, 750 Scholl Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44907, or Richland County Humane Society, 3025 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio 44906.
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