I received word from Judy Lowry of Ed Wolfington's passing. I remember him quite well and one year they were parked next to us on Center Street in Magnolia Park. He and Grace liked to attend jams and I think were out at jams more than they were in the park so some of you may not remember him but most old-timers will I'm sure.
https://youtu.be/KCSu7SEY4jw
link to a tribute, not sure if it works but worth a try.
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Edward Wolfington, 94, of Franklin, IN died at home surrounded by his family on March 4, 2023.
Ed was born in Botna, Iowa on July 18, 1928 to Wilber E. Wolfington and Iva DeWitt. Ed was born at the beginning of the depression and like many other families of that time his family was confronted with difficult financial times.
When Ed was 4 years old he was faced with his first traumatic milestone of his life with the death of his father. Four years later Ed’s mother died from Typhoid Fever. Due to the death of both parents and the difficult financial times, it was determined that the three kids; his sister Betty, his half brother Gerald and Ed had to be split up. There were no family members that could take Ed, so he was scheduled to be sent to the Otterbein boys school. Fortunately, Ed’s Uncle Charles Clayton stepped in and allowed him to continue living with them even though his family really couldn’t afford it. The split of the three kids resulted in Ed never seeing Gerald again. However, Ed was able to maintain contact with his sister and they stayed close throughout her life.
Even with the difficult start in life Ed was able to create a good life. Ed met his future wife Grace Irene Allen from Paoli, Indiana immediately after reenlisting in the U.S. Air Force and they courted for 4-days before deciding to get married. While in the Air Force Ed traveled the world to places like Japan, Alaska, Mississippi, Washington DC, Las Vegas and many more. After Ed and Grace married they were able to travel together to many of these locations throughout the United States. Ed ended up serving a total of 6-years in the Air Force.
After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, Ed worked at Chrysler Motor company in Indianapolis and enjoyed raising his two girls, Paula and then Rita and later a son, Eddie. Ed was able to get a job with the National Weather Bureau as an electronic technician. Then they expanded their family once again with the birth of their third girl (Carla).
After retiring at the age of 55 from the National Weather Bureau Ed and Grace traveled the United States in a motorhome. Annual trips to Texas as well as many trips to different parts of the country, even driving the motorhome to Oregon to meet his deceased half-brother’s family. Ed and Grace eventually settled down in New Whiteland, Indiana and then Franklin, Indiana to enjoy the visits from his adult children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ed talked of their 72-years of marriage as full of fun and love. Ed talked of their travels and experiences of how they met and the interesting and fun things they did and things they saw.
Ed is survived by his loving wife Grace, daughter Paula Rullman, of Aurora, Indiana; daughter Rita (Tom) Brecklin of New London, Wisconsin; son Eddie (Bonnie) Wolfington of Naperville, Illinois; and daughter Carla (Jake) Small of Monrovia, Indiana. In addition they have seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The entire family feels a void of emotional loss at his passing and pray for his afterlife with God.
Visitation was held on Thursday March 9, 2023 from 5:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm at G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home at The Gardens of Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, IN.
A graveside service, to include military honors, was held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, IN.
