John Ellerman

John R. Ellerman, 82, passed away at 8:45 am on October 9, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. John was born on November 17, 1932 in Knox County the son of John C. and Jeanette M. (Lemons) Ellerman. He married Robertine I. Helderman on October 3, 1954 and she preceded him in death on December 30, 1998.John was a self employed farmer and life-long member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. He attended St. Peter Lutheran Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Decker High School. John enjoyed woodworking, shooting pool, horseshoes and gardening. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Kerzan and her husband Bob of Vincennes, Cathy Combs and her husband Russ of Vincennes, Cindy Foster and her husband Matt of Vincennes; sister, Evelyn Cubine of Frankfort, KY; brother, Larry R. Ellerman of Vincennes; nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and four sisters.Funeral services for John will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, with Pastor Nathan Rastl officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with John's family from 5-8 pm on Monday and from 10:00 am until the hour of service time of 11:00 am on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or St. Peter Lutheran Church.