Elmer Bush, 75, of Paoli Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at IU Health in Bloomington, Indiana. Hhe was born in Mitchell, Indiana on July 3, 1945, to Charles and Naomi Stewart Bush. He married Yvonne Yopp on October 12, 1979, and she preceded him in death.
Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, parents, daughter, Deanna Andrews, and brothers, Ray Bush and John Busch.
He was in National Guard from 1963-1969. Elmer was a member of the American Legion Post 250 in Mitchell IN.
He was a Christian baptized in the Baptist Faith. Elmer retired from Carpenter Body Works and Jasper Engines in Carefree, Indiana. He was currently employed at Lost River Career Cooperative.
Survivors include:
Sons: Eric (Lisa) Bush, Bloomington, Indiana; Daniel Bush, Mitchell, Indiana; Steven Bush, Bedford, Indiana; Joe Bush, Bedford, Indiana; Chris (Jennifer), Mitchell, Indiana; Joe Yopp, Paoli, Indiana; Eddie (Sarah) Yopp, Paoli, Indiana
Brothers: Mike (Juanita) Bush, Orleans, Indiana, Clarence (Louise) Bush , Orleans, Indiana; Jim (Tammy) Bush, Orleans, Indiana; Paul Bush, Mitchell, Indiana
Sisters: Edna Marlatt, Logansport, Indiana; Janet (Richard) Wisley, Orleans, Indiana; Sharon Baker, Frankfort, Indiana; Oneita (Jim) Roach, Bloomfield, Indiana; Gale (Bill) Spadie, Springville, Indiana; Elnora King, Mitchell, Indiana
14-Grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews also survive Elmer Bush.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home located at 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli IN 47454.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM Friday, June 4, 2021, and from 9:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday. Interment will follow in the Mitchell Community Cemetery.
Pastor Jim Roach will officiate
Online Condolences may be made at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.
