Elmer Armbruster


September 4th

Elmer Armbruster, 89, of Syracuse, passed away September 4, 2010 at his residence.  He was born on September 20, 1920 in Syracuse, IN to Andrew W. & Anna Mary (Rapp) Armbruster.

On February 22, 1948 in Elkhart County he married Doris Davis who survives.  Elmer was a lifelong area resident.  He operated a dairy farm for many years.  He was a member of the Wawasee Heights Baptist Church, Syracuse.  Elmer is survived by his wife Doris of Syracuse.  A son – Daniel (Deborah)Armbruster of  Syracuse.  A daughter – Mary Sue (David) Grenert of Lakeville.  11 Grandchildren, 12 Greatgrandchildren.  2 sisters – Lillian Butt of South Bend & Barbara (Walt) Claeys of South Bend.  He was preceded by a son – David Armbruster, 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Eastlund Funeral Home.  Services will be Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Wawasee Heights Baptist Church in Syracuse with Pastor John French officiating.  Burial will follow at the Syracuse Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wawasee Heights Baptist Church


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