Background
Sr., Cletus Phillip Ernster, was born on April 11, 1923 in Caledonia, Minnesota, United States. Son of Math P. and Matilda A. (Schwebach) E.
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Cletus Phillip Ernster, Sr.
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Organizer Texas Air University, Cuero, 1946. Founder Gulf Coast Wood Products, Inc. (formerly Gulf Coast Kitchens), since 1956, Timco Industries, Cuero, since 1973.
Director InterFirst Bank, Victoria, Texas. Commercial pilot; Officer United States Air Force, 1944-1946.
Achievements
Membership
Founder, past president Turkeyfest Association, Cuero. Member, past president Cuero Chamber of Commerce. Member of Texas Millwork Association (past president), Sheriffs Association Texas, National Architectural Woodwork Institute (president), Hump Pilots Association (life), Victoria Country Club, Cuero Country Club, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion.
Connections
Married Kathleen A. Hiller, June 5, 1944. Children: Cletus Phillip, Timothy Wayne, Sharon Marie.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with two oak leaf clusters. Named Outstanding Citizen of Cuero, 1977, Small Businessman, State of Texas, 1980. Recipient National Small Businessman award, President Carter, 1980.Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with two oak leaf clusters. Named Outstanding Citizen of Cuero, 1977, Small Businessman, State of Texas, 1980. Recipient National Small Businessman award, President Carter, 1980.