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Robert Maynard Hutchins, Editor
Encyclopedia Britannica, Publisher

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Ach Obit
LONG TIME FRIEND DEAD AT 97

Ach, S. Ernest
4/21/1912 - 1/14/2010

Ernie, 97, died peacefully at home on January 14th with his family by his side. Ernie was active in the Beverly Hills community. He served on the BH Board of Education for 12 years (including 3 terms as president), was on the board of the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library for over 20 years, Scoutmaster of Troop 100 and was treasurer of both Volunteers of America and Meals on Wheels. Ernie was a fixture in the Southern California financial community, serving as head of Sutro & Co. Southern California research department (1946-1977), also serving on the NASD and NYSE Arbitration Panels. Ernie's education included Exeter and Harvard (BA and MBA) and the CFA designation. He enjoyed tennis, bridge, theater, classical music, walking and being with friends and family. Married for 60 years to the late Frances Ach, he is survived by his brother Lou (wife Norann), his children Peggy (partner Frank Myers), Jim (wife Ann), and Larry (wife Susan), grandchildren Jennifer, Laura, Rachel and Ben, and great-grandchildren Noah, Joshua, Kailea, and Hannah. Services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Wilshire Blvd Temple, 3663 Wilshire Blvd., LA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library, 444 North Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210.


Seen at the Friends Volunteer Holiday Luncheon on December 2, 2009


 
 

 

 

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