Submitted by: Dan Rich

Joseph Raymond Ennis

Sept. 1, 1918 - May 5, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/8/2008
MISHAWAKA - Joseph Raymond Ennis, 89, died Monday, May 5th. Mr. Ennis was born September 1, 1918, in Kansas City, MO, the only child of Joseph Thomas and Irene Mack Ennis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Engel Ennis. He is survived by Joseph H. Ennis (Kathy), Beth Ennis Turner (Frank); and three grandchildren, Kristen Ennis Rutledge (Brian), Faulkner Turner and Joseph Williams Ennis. He was a graduate of Kansas University and also graduated from Midshipmen School at Notre Dame where he met his wife to be at a tea dance. Mr. Ennis served as an ensign on the John Rodgers during World War II. He was a CPA at Avco Aero Space Structures, currently know as Vought Industries, for 35 years in general accounting and state treasurer of SAR for many years. He was a resident of Richland Place for 10 years where he enjoyed swimming, dancing, and playing Bingo; he was also an avid stamp collector. Mr. Ennis was an active member of West End United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held in Mishawaka in the Bubb Funeral Home on Friday, May 9. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday in Bubb Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery.