Wayne C. Ellinger, 86, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.
He was born June 21, 1933, in La Porte to Clarence and Kathryn (Garwood) Ellinger.
Wayne was the owner of the Accurate Foam Company in La Porte. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte and served his country in the United States Army in Europe. He graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, and was an avid hunter, fisherman and traveler.
On July 25, 1953, in La Porte, Wayne married Joanne M. Bigham, who preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2015.
Surviving are his children, Bradley (Stammy) Ellinger of La Porte, Cindy (Dennis) Kaplan of Granger, IN, and Gary (Lori) Ellinger of Bath, IN, and four grandchildren, Erin Schwermer and Meagan, Emily and Addie Ellinger.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Ellinger.
Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. (CST) Thursday, Nov. 7, in the funeral home, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ronald A. Brauer will officiate. Burial will follow in Door Village Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W, Ind. 2, La Porte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.