Obituaries

April 29, 1921 to March 9, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Morris L. “Morrie” Eshleman, 89, of Francesville, formerly of Rensselaer, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, at the Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

He was born April 29, 1921, in Rensselaer, to the late Leonard and Susan Lee Eshleman. He married Helen Geyer on Aug. 8, 1942 in New Orelans. She died Feb. 29, 2008.

Survivors include:
Sharyn (Gregory) Verdon, Rancho Murieta, CA, Daughter
Michael (Karla) Eshleman, Rensselaer, Son
Gary (Ronda) Eshleman, Carmel, Son
7 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Dorothy (Wilmer) Hershberger, Sister
Esther (Bert) Spain, Sister
Fritz (Myla) Eshleman, Brother
Daryl Eshleman, Brother
Betty Eshleman, Sister

Mr. Eschleman and his wife lived in Rensselaer throughout their lifetime, until moving to Parkview Haven Retirement Home. Morris served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville. He had been a self-employed carpenter and electrician after he worked many years at St. Joseph College and Eshleman's Electric.

Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 PM EST Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, March 12),at the funeral home with the ministers of the Apostolic Church officiating. Burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion.

 Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.