Ronald Lane Elliott

Ronald Lane Elliott, 92, of Fishers, Indiana went to be with the Lord Monday, June 8, 2020. He was the son of the late Carl D. and Bertha E. O’Connor Elliott. Ronald was born January 15, 1928 in Kokomo, IN. The Great Depression gripped the country in 1929 and the family moved to Indianapolis where Ronald received his education and graduated from Broad Ripple High School. At the end of World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on eight different ships during a twenty year career. Returning home with his family in 1965, he was an Engineering Associate and later Manufacturing Supervisor at the Western Electric plant on Shadeland Ave. Ronald retired again in 1985 when the plant was closed. He was married to the former Mary Biser of West Lebanon, IN, on July 8, 1950. She became a Navy wife and followed him about the country as he was transferred at the whims of the Navy. They enjoyed 51 years of marital bliss before she preceded him in death August 6, 2001. Ronald was the Republican Vice-Precinct Committeeman in Washington Township for many years. He was an avid bowler and was a league secretary for 40 years. Ronald was selected as Secretary of the Year for Marion County in 1996. He was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church over 40 years and most recently a member of Legacy Bible Church in Noblesville, Indiana. His retired years were filled with his love of Freemasonry having been a Mason for over 50 years. He was a member of the Millersville Masonic Lodge #126, Millersville Order of the Eastern Star #300, Millersville York Rite, Yeoman of York, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Past Master of Sojourner Masonic Lodge #768, Past President of Indianapolis-Ft. Harrison Chapter 66 of National Sojourners, Past Camp Commander of the Lew Wallace-Tippecanoe Camp Heroes of ’76, American Legion Broad Ripple Post #3, and various other organizations. Visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road. Entombment will follow at Washington Park North Cemetery. Ronald is survived by his children, C. Anthony (Carol) Elliott, Craig A. (Linda) Elliott and Mary Beth (Kenneth) Brend; eight grandchildren, Charles (Jennifer) Elliott Jr., Nicole (Brian) Chernish, Rachel Elliott, Alex (Becca) Brend, Andy Brend, Justin Brend, Corey Brend and Casey (Michael) Grimpe; seven great-grandchildren, Braeden Elliott, Brynleigh Elliott, Breena Elliott, Declan Chernish, Teagan Chernish, Kahla Grimpe and Ashley Grimpe; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Roudebush, Elizabeth Heiny; and three brothers, Carl Elliott, Robert Elliott and Richard Elliott. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation, 525 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

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Ronald Lane Elliott

January 15, 1928 - June 8, 2020