South Bend mourns the loss of Ernestine “Ernie” Raclin

SOUTH BEND, Ind.— All across South Bend, you can find pieces of Ernie, as Ernestine M. Raclin was endearingly called, with many buildings bearing her and her family names.

Her legacy lives on through her many contributions to the city of South Bend and philanthropic work.

The trailblazer, who served as the chairwoman for 1st Source Bank has a list of accomplishments that goes on and on, but what she is especially being remembered for is her giving spirit, including helping bring WNIT Public Television, The Stanley Clark School, and IUSB to South Bend, her beloved hometown.

The Indiana University South Bend School of Arts is named in her honor, where former dean, Marcus Curtis shared how special she was to him and so many.

Raclin was also responsible for the History of Notre Dame exhibit at The History Museum that is named in her honor and countless other projects.

Her legacy will live on through those projects.