Claudie L. Ellison

UNIONVILLE:  Claudie L. Ellison, 88, of Unionville, Iowa died April 17, 2009 at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield, Iowa.  He was born December 31, 1920 in Davis County, Iowa to Walter and Alice Robb Ellison.  He married Ethel Myers April 23, 1943 in Lancaster, Missouri.  She preceded him in death May 24, 2007.  He was an electrician and served in the United States Army during World War II.

He is survived by a brother, Donald (Esthermae) Ellison of Unionville, Iowa; a sister, Doris (Paul) Burkhalter of Unionville, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Mabel Ellison of Oskaloosa, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and 2 brothers, Harold and Carl Ellison.

Graveside services with military rites by Wil-Rog-Mor Post #407 of the American Legion of Unionville will be at 10:30am Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Taylor Cemetery in Appanoose County, Iowa with Pastor Kevin Gingerich officiating.  Visitation will begin after 1pm on Monday with the family present from 5-7pm at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Iowa.  A memorial has been established.