Jack E. McEldowny Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jack E. “Dyke” McEldowny age 88, of Upper Sandusky died Thurs. Jan. 28, 2016 at Fairhaven Health Care Community. On July 28, 1927 he was born to the late Frank E. and Wanda K. (Hoffman) McEldowny. He married Neva Jean Graham on Oct. 15, 1949, and they were married for 66 years, she survives along with a daughter Lynn A. Altvater, a son Jim (Barbara) McEldowny, both of Upper Sandusky, 4 grandchildren Sara (Jesse) Drogin, WA, Tyler (Cassondra) McEldowny, Lindsey (Brian) Moses, Amy (Trey Dillion) McEldowny, all of Upper Sandusky, 6 great grandchildren, Ruby and Hannah Drogin, Leah and Hailey McEldowny, Graham and Quinn Moses. In 1945 he graduated from Upper Sandusky High School, and then served in the United States Navy during WW II. He was a member of John Stewart United Methodist Church and a life member of Elks BPOE #83. Mr. McEldowny had worked for the State of Ohio Highway Dept. for 7 years, City of Upper Sandusky for 31 years were he retired as a Superintendent of Services, and he worked many years for US Construction. Some of his enjoyments were golfing, walking, woodworking, fishing, gardening, flowers, completing crossword puzzles, listening to music from the 40”s & 50”s, rooting for the Detroit Tigers, drinking a beer a day, and sharing time with friends at Ellis Lake. Public visitation will be held on Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 from 3-7:00PM at the Bringman Clark Funeral Home. Private services will be held with Pastor Brian Arnold officiating. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial donations to be made to Hospice of Wyandot County or Upper Sandusky City Parks in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence, share a memory or to view the life tribute video visit www.BringmanClark.com.

Jack E. McEldowny

July 28, 1927 - January 28, 2016