OT: Phyrst Phamily legend passes

[Evan Ceg]

Ernie Oelbermann, former owner ('68-'00) of The Phyrst and leader of the locally famous band that played there, has passed away at 90 in Florida.

http://www.statecollege.com/news/lo...nn-of-the-phyrst-phamily-passes-away,1465048/

I spent entirely too many Saturday nights as an undergrad in The Phyrst. Fortunately, my off-key signing was drowned out by the equally toneless melodies of my buddies. I recall Ernie had two attractive daughters who played in the band at various times.

 

[jp3272]

Sorry to hear. I also spent many fun evenings at the phyrst in the 90's. He was slow moving back then but always pleasant. Be well, sir.

 

[SteveMasters]

RIP Ernie. He was a State College institution. He was a good man and will be sorely missed.

 

[PSU Mike]

That's sad. Nice part of the Penn State experience during my years there.

 

[FHSPSU67]

RIP Ernie!
You were special and still are in our hearts.

 

[drunkandproud]

It's a Saturday Night, a Saturday Night, we all get together on a Saturday Night.
What do we do, we go down to the Phyrst and suck some brews.

Great times playing in the Jug Band here and there.