OBITUARY
Edward R. Karrmann
December 20, 1943 – October 9, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery
Indianapolis - Edward R. Karrmann passed away October 9, 2020. He was born December
20, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended North Central High School and participated in
JROTC and the Golf Team. Ed studied business at Indiana University and was a member of
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Ed had a full career working for over 40 years in the health
insurance industry, commencing at American United Life Insurance.
Ed’s military career began at Myrtle Beach AFB, SC where he became a fully rated Air
Traffic Control officer, followed by assignment in Osan Air Base in South Korea as Chief of
Air Traffic Control Operations and finally K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI. He joined the Indiana Air
National Guard in 1973 as Chief of ATC for the 235th Air Traffic Control Flight. Ed rose to
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served as Commander of the unit until his retirement in
1987. Ed received many awards and decorations including: the Meritorious Service Medal,
the Air Force Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat
Readiness Award and the Indiana Commendation Medal. Ed was proud to serve his country
and loved working in the Air Traffic Control environment. He was a great leader, respected
by his peers and yet always found a way to have fun.
Ed was also well-known for being a scratch golfer, sharing his love for nature, cheering on
Hoosier basketball and enjoying a glass of wine with friends. Those who knew him will
greatly miss his sense of humor, gentle spirit and his knack for storytelling. His daughters will
remember him most for his involvement and support of First Baptist athletics and North
Central High School sports, hikes in Indiana State Parks, at home pranks and finding
patience to raise four daughters.
Ed is survived by Jana Karrmann and her daughter Hannah Walley, former wife and lifelong friend Joyce Karrmann; sister, Jane Hensel; daughters, Kris (Chris), Kerry (Fabio), Katy (Raul) and Kelly (Adam);
grandchildren, Nick, Quinn, Parker and Blake. A private memorial service will be held
October 22, 2020 at Crown HIll Cemetery. A Birthday Memorial will be held on December
20, 2020 at George’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill from 5-8.
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Thursday,
October 22, 2020
Interment
Sunday,
December 20, 2020
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