Ronald F. Ernst, 72, of Whitehall, died Aug. 29, 2017, in his home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Frank S. and Mary (Datta) Ernst.

He was a Kutztown University graduate and earned a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Delaware.

He was an engineer for Lucent Technologies for many years until he retired.

He is survived by a sister, Jeanette Reppert; and two nephews, Erik and Troy Reppert.

He was predeceased by a nephew, Lawrence Reppert.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.