Linda Lou Eiler Whisman, 85, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville after a brief illness.
She was born on March 22, 1937, in Lapel, Indiana to Harold and Loretha (Edwards) Eiler.
She graduated from Lapel High School in 1955. Lou wed Marvin Neal Whisman and they were married for 66 years. She resided with her husband in Lapel her entire life.
She was a homemaker who raised three children and was a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an active member of the community. Lou was a lifetime member of Ford Street United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Lapel Community Association.
She enjoyed attending Lapel High School basketball games. She was a proud Bulldog. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, and sharing her famous peanut brittle at Christmas.
Lou is survived by her husband whom she married on August 20, 1955, Neal Whisman; two daughters, Luanne Julian of Middletown and Teri (Phil) Curnutt of Arcadia; a son, Todd (Polly) Whisman of Lapel; a sister, Joyce (Ron) Nunley of Lapel; a brother, Charles Eiler of Noblesville; nine grandchildren, Tyler (Jessica) Curnutt, Trisha (David) Booth, Carrie (Joey) Cooper, Molly (Brian) Bergman, Jessica (Scott) Melhop, Kyle (Katie) Morin, Maddie Whisman, Rylee Inholt, and Tommy Inholt; twelve great-grandchildren, Brayden Curnutt, Logan Curnutt, Audrey Cooper, Addison Cooper, Cadynce Curnutt, Ada Cooper, Baylee Curnutt, Macy Booth, Brooks Bergman, Eli Booth, Noah Booth and Wren Bergman
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harold "Bud" Eiler.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051 with Rev. Glenn Knepp officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051.
Online condolences may be shared at: www.hersbergerbozell.com
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