Obituaries

April 23, 1960 to November 9, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Ernie D. Armstrong, Jr., 59, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at his residence.

He was born April 23, 1960 at St. Joseph Hospital in Logansport.

Survivors include his son, Zach (Ashley) Armstrong; his partner, Vickie Kaczmarek and her daughter, Rhiannon Armstrong of Winamac; grandsons, Nathaniel and Jackson Armstrong. He is also survived by all past and present members of the ISIS Theater staff which he highly regarded as loved ones and family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Joseph Armstrong; father, Ernest D. Armstrong Sr.; and son, Ernest D. Armstrong III.

Mr. Armstrong was a 1979 Winamac Community High School graduate. In his own words, he “beat on cars and showed shadows on the wall,” working at Goble GM in Winamac, and owning/operating the ISIS Theater in Winamac. He had many passions in life, including repairing and collecting vehicles, as well as providing endless entertainment through the ISIS theater. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, visiting swap meets and hunting. He believed in a strong family bond, and most loved spending time with his two grandsons, which allowed him to once again be a big kid himself.

A graveside service will be at 11a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Winamac Cemetery with a gathering to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ernest D. Armstrong III Scholarship Fund in c/o the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.

Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Armstrong family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.