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Ernest Paul Hausman November 6, 1920 – August 11, 2018 Ernest P. Hausman was called home by his heavenly Father on August 11, 2018 at the age of 97. Ernest was born on November 6, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas. Preceding him in death were his parents Walter E. and Mamie H. Hausman and in 2009, his loving wife of 62 years, Frances M. Hausman. Ernest was very talented musically. He started piano lessons in the 5th grade and played in the rhythm band at St. Ann School. At Thomas Jefferson High School, he played in the ROTC band, the school marching band and the concert orchestra. He also played with friends and band members in different jazz, swing and dance bands. He played five different musical instruments: piano, trumpet, string bass, drums and the glockenspiel. Ernest also joined the Trinity University Concert Orchestra and the St. Mary’s University Marching Band. After graduating from high school in 1939, Ernest was asked to start and direct an orchestra for Draughon’s Business College where he was offered a scholarship in general business courses. During World War II, Ernest joined a cadre with the US Air Force to set up a base in Trinidad. In 1944, he enlisted with the Naval Reserve CBs and he was responsible for interviewing, hiring and transporting workers for the base in Trinidad. He was honorably discharged on March 21, 1946. After the war, he returned to civil service at Kelly AFB, and retired in 1973 after 31 years of service. Ernest loved classic cars and was a member in the Early Ford V8 Club for over 25 years. He was an excellent mechanic, welder and carpenter. He also loved photography and working outdoors at his ranch. He married Frances M. Whitehorn on September 20, 1947. Ernest was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Paul J. Hausman and Mary F. Van Bibber, three grandchildren, Christine, Mikey and Cory and two step-grandchildren, Debbie and David. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 700 Dewhurst Rd., San Antonio, Texas. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, Texas.

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Ernest P. Hausman

November 6, 1920 - August 11, 2018