Jerry C. Ellenwood, 87, died Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home in Bloomington, IN. Born May 30, 1932 in Fort Wayne he was the son of Leonard H and Annetta (Creigh) Ellenwood. He was a standout athlete at Fort Wayne South Side High School and after graduation accepted an athletic scholarship to play football and basketball at Florida State University.
After service in the U.S. Army, Jerry became a funeral director and eventually a partner at Bloomington’s Day Funeral Home. He also served as a member of the Indiana State Board of Funeral Directors. Jerry was an elder at the Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, a 33rd degree mason, and received the Sagamore of the Wabash award from Governor Robert Orr.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sue (Krause) on August 2, 2014, his daughter Becky on September 12, 1985 and son Ed on January 17, 2016. He is survived by his sister Helen (Ellenwood) Ervin of Fort Wayne and 6 nephews.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 E. Third St, with Tom Ellsworth officiating; burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the funeral home.
If friends so desire, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.
