Sunday, November 29, 2015

EDDIE L. CANSLER


Gas City, IN
Eddie L. Cansler, 79, former Hartford City resident, passed away, Friday, November 27, 2015 at his home.

Eddie was born on August 16, 1936 to Eugene and Lora Laverne (Murrell) Cansler, in Riverside, California.  He attended Hartford City schools and married Peggy M. Hummer on September 8, 1956 in Hartford City. 
Mr. Cansler worked for Sheller-Globe, retiring after 38 years of employment.  He was an avid gun collector and was very skilled at woodworking and body work on cars. 

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy M. Cansler, three sons: Eddie E. Cansler (wife, Jacqueline), Brian L. Cansler (wife, Tammy), Stephen L. Cansler (wife, Rhonda), two daughters; Cathy A. Stone (husband, David), and Briean E. Woodmansee (husband, Eric), three brothers: Jim Cansler, Rick Cansler and Keith Cansler, one sister, Betty Carell (husband, Arthur), 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Pastor Kevin Lex officiating.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Montpelier. 

Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 and also one hour prior to services Tuesday. A dinner will follow the service at the Hartford City AmVets.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.