Ernest (Ernie) F. Telthorst, 82, Springfield, MO spent his last days in Quail Creek and passed away December 12, 2011 in St. John's Hospital. Ernie was a retired Mechanical Engineer with Emerson Electric. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Telthorst. Ernie had four children-Mark (deceased), Linda, Steven and Judy. Funeral mass will be held at 10AM Thursday, December 15, 2011 in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 1796 N. State Highway NN, Ozark, MO 65721.