Britton Ernst Obituary Ernst, Britton James Age 33, of Minneapolis. Born Austin MN, March 3, 1983. Departed earth March 12, 2016. Graduate of Chaska High School 2001 / B.S. Scientific and Technical Writing, U of Minnesota 2009 / Master of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, U of Florida-Gainesville, 2013. Brit loved his work as Adjunct Instructor at the University of Florida, and was recently published in industry magazine Current Pharmaceutical Design. He was planning to enter a PhD program in the fall, and was researching and writing his next publication. He lived and worked in China for five years, spoke fluent Mandarin Chinese, and loved to wander planet Earth. Ever analytical, Brit was also intensely creative. He was a classical piano and guitar musician, and an awesome balloon artist. He occasionally performed all three talents for appreciative audiences. Preceded in death by his father, James (Joe) Ernst, brother, Alexander J. Ernst. Survived by mother, Beth Bednar, stepfather, Donn LaVoie, close family friend Marilyn Vereide, family members, colleagues, and friends too numerous to mention. By turns, Brit was a brilliant scientist: brooding, intense, demanding. The private man was also engaging, funny, loving and compassionate. Well-loved by so many, he was a true gift from God, sorely missed, and we cherish the time he spent on earth. Eccl. 1:18 Memorial Celebration of Life held Thursday, March 31, 2016, 10 a.m., Living Word Christian Center, 9201 75th Ave. North, Brooklyn Park, MN. 55428. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the charity of your choice.