Denver L. Ernst, 57, of New Paris, OH, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He worked as a concrete finisher for many years with various construction companies. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and horseback riding. He is survived by children Brandy Bell and husband Jeff of Hagerstown, Chance Ernst and wife Sarah of New Madison, Austin Ernst of New Paris and Colorado Ernst of New Paris; grandchildren Clayton Moore, Courtney Strohmenger, Celeste Bell, Alexis Bell, Nevaeh Reigelsperger, and Lux Ernst; great granddaughter Paislee Ervin; mother Marti Graybill Francis; brothers and sisters Dwaine Ernst of Greenville, Diane Phillips of North Carolina, Dan Ernst of Gettysburg, and Darla May of Greenville; fiancé Angie Green of New Paris; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Denver L. Ernst please visit our Sympathy Store.