Obituaries

June 28, 1935 to May 9, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Ellsworth J. Pelsy, 76, of Francesville, passed away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born June 28, 1935, in Lafayette, to the late Emil and Elizabeth Bradle Pelsy. He married Luella Luginbuhl Nov. 9, 1958 in Roanoke, IL. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Dale (Terri) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Roger (Lily) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Doug (Katrina) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Amy Pelsy Granddaughter 
Erin Pelsy Granddaughter 
Jonathan Pelsy Grandson 
Sean Pelsy Grandson 
Rodney Pelsy Grandson 
Clayton Pelsy Grandson 
Amber (Jamie) Dulin, Step Granddaughter 
Joshua (Tiffany) Knebel, Step Grandson 
Chelsea (Michael) Sharpe, Step Granddaughter 
5 Step Great-Grandchildren 
Several Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Margaret Albrecht Pelsy, Step-Mother 
Dorothy Martin, Sister 
5 Infant Siblings 

Mr. Pelsy served in the U.S. Army. He opened an auto parts store in 1980 in Francesville. Prior to operating the store, he was engaged in farming and raising livestock.  He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitaiton will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home; and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (May 12),at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Humanitarian Distribution Center.