James Eller Jr.

James Eller Jr.

March 06, 1943 - September 07, 2024

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James (Jim) H. Eller Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 81.

 

Jim was born on March 6, 1943, to Howard and LaReta Eller.  He was the husband of Sherry Harrington Eller, brother to Carolyn England, Shonda DePetro, and Carla Weger.  He attended P. S. #67, graduating from George Washington High School in 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

 

Jim retired from the Marion County Sheriff's Department, with over 34 years of service, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  During this period, he attended and graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Academy.  During the span of his professional life he was presented with several awards, The Lewis Schmidt Award, from the American Legion – Speedway chapter; Sheriff's Investigator of the Year for two years; Community Service Award, from the 500 Festival Associates. 

 

Jim served as the leader of the Marion County Sheriff's Department Explorer Post #942 for ten years.  He was also a member of the Lynhurst Masonic Lodge.

 

Jim and Sherry recently celebrated their 61st anniversary on July 27, 2024. 

 

Viewing services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home, 5520 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Funeral and burial services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at noon.  Calling will be held from 11 am to 12 pm. 

 

Jim is survived by his wife Sherry, the daughter Maribeth, sons Todd, Troy, Richie, grandsons Cooper, Justin, Zachary, and Andrew.

 

Online condolences and a video tribute may be viewed at www.stevensmortuary.net

 

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Dennis & Barb Hammer ~ MCSD Retired
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Jim and I worked together at the Marion County Sheriff Dept. but didn't really know each other until we both happened to retire on the same day. We struck up a friendship at that time that has continued and grown since that day in 2001. Jim and Sherry visited our cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin several times over the years and made some great memories together. We had talked this past Spring about them maybe coming up this Fall, but it just wasn't to be. My wife Barb and I will always cherish those times and memories. Rest well and peaceful my friend... you earned it many time over!
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Becky Demma
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Lifting your family up in prayers.
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Virgil vandagriff
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Jim and I attended GWHS at the same time. After high-school we ended up as Deputy Sheriff's for Marion County. He was a great officer and detective. We became friends and had a lot of great memories from that. He has been a great supporter of retired Deputy Association. He will be missed by me. Prayers to Sherry and all the family. RIP my friend.
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Kerry Forestal
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Jim and I work together at least three different locations when I was a deputy in narcotics in Brightwood office Jim was also the the Sgt over the Drug Safe. Always very detailed and everyone knew he was well trusted. We work together in Fraud & Forgery in a west side office park sub office. Then we work together out on Rockville Road with our desk right next to each other. Jim was very detailed and organized. Before he left at days end he’d organize his desk. but sometimes I pulled the chair away from his desk after he left just to see him get upset in the morning when he thought someone was using his desk during the evening and left it that way. I never told him. One heck of a detective and top notch guy!!!
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Richard ‘Eric’ Johnson
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Here’s wishing Jim a restful journey on the other shore and prayers as well as condolences for Sherry and the family. Jim was a consummate professional and truly great friend. I think his most important talent was a fantastic ability to relate to and work with those of us in Road Patrol. And I also know he was highly respected by the Deputy Prosecutors. R.I.P. Jim. Richard ‘Eric’ Johnson
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Sandy & Nate Clark
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To the Eller family, you are in my prayers. I know the pain and the loss you are feeling and know that if you need someone to talk to, I am here for you. Sincerely Sandy Clark

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