In Memoriam: Ernst Bleichert 1938-2025

Born in Montreal to German parents, Ernst grew up in Montreal. He studied at Sir George Williams University, then earned a master's degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Next, he completed a PhD in Plant Physiology at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, before heading to Germany where he taught for 2 years.

When he returned to Canada, he began a long career as a teacher. He taught primarily at Vanier College where he shared his love of biology, biochemistry — and, in a progressive move for the time — human sexuality. Ernst was one of the first professors in the area to offer a course on sex and love, and he loved teaching it. His students did, too.

Ernst loved life. He loved art, music, road trips, good conversation, and above all — people.

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See the full obituary published on June 7, 2025, in the Montreal Gazette.