Submitted by: Dan Rich

Warren James Eller

Feb. 25, 1920 - Nov. 7, 2004

South Bend Tribune 11/10/2004

Warren James Eller of Dragoon Trail, Osceola, Ind., died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. Warren, a beloved father and grandfather, was a lifelong area dairy farmer. He was a 1938 graduate of Mishawaka High School, was active in local politics for many years, and was also a member of the Osceola Methodist Church for 75 years. Warren never "retired," continuing to manage the day-to-day operations of the family farm until just weeks ago, as he had for over 60 years. His work ethic and values have certainly been an inspiration to us all. He was preceded in death by his father, Clint in 1942, at which time he took over operations of the family farm.

A year later, he married the former Ruth Miller, who preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 1980. Together they raised three children, James "Jim" and Mark, both of Osceola, and Jolene (Plummer) of Mishawaka, Ind. Warren is survived by three grandchildren, Jameson "Jamie" Eller, and Jason and Kelsey Plummer, all of Mishawaka. Warren's longtime companion, Evelyn Canfield of Mishawaka, is also left to honor his memory.

Warren's viewing will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home, Osceola. His funeral will be held the next day at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Osceola Cemetery on Ash Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Osceola United Methodist Church.