PAYNE: Edward Isaac Elston, age 88, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Hospice, Defiance.
Ed was born May 4, 1933 in Payne, son of the late Harvey and Leona (Stultz) Elston. On October 11, 1952, he married Mildred Slane, who survives. For 31 years, Ed worked for France Stone as an equipment operator. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Payne American Legion, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. #5087 in Antwerp, and the Amvet Post 92 in Payne.
Ed is also survived by his children: John (Diana) Elston and Edwin Elston, both of Payne; two sisters, Shirley Kirkpatrick, Payne, and Pamela (John) Mattes, New Haven; 17 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by sons, Ronald Sr. and Richard Sr.; sisters, Mabel, Linda, Jean and Wanita; brothers, Don and William; daughter-in-law, Olive; and 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, August 16, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Harper officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne, with military rites accorded by the Payne American Legion.
Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Monday from 10 AM until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Ed’s memory in care of Den Herder Funeral Home.
Friends may share condolences at www.denherderfh.com
