Obituary of Elmer Strunk

Bedford – Elmer “Coon” Strunk, 79, of Bedford, died at 7:24 am on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his residence. Born August 4, 1936 in Bedford, he was the son of Elmer Strunk, Sr. and Zina Mae (Hughes) Strunk. He married Martha Ann Payton on May 10, 1997 and she survives. He was a dragline operator for Reeds Quarry in Bloomington. He was a member of Hilltop Pentecostal Church and a former member of the Peerless Pentecostal Church. He was a member of National Laborers Union Local #741 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Martha, of Bedford; a son, James Elmer Strunk of Patton Hill; three daughters, Kelly Boruff and husband, Jeff, of Patton Hill, Leana Strunk of Plant City, FL, Sherri Cross and husband, David, of Martinsville; a step-son, David Ramsey and wife, Debby, of Sullivan, IN; a step-daughter, Joy Easton and husband, Kevin, of Oolitic; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a brother, Sam Strunk and wife, Sue, of Bedford; a sister, Donna Faye Stigall of Patton Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Joyce New Strunk; a great grandson, Cameron Madden Wilson; a brother, Rick Strunk and a sister, Teresa Webb. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, April 1st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Bill Johnson and Bro. Kevin Mayberry officiating. Burial will follow in Patton Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 31st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.