Edward Avelis Obituary

Age - 76

October 6, 2023

Galveston, IN

Edward "Ned" Raymond Avelis, 76, of Galveston, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born January 15,1947 in Freeport, Illinois to the late John Avelis, Sr. and Helen (Eckerman) Avelis. He graduated in 1965 from Schulte High School in Terre Haute, IN. He earned letters in football, basketball, track and field. He held the state title for the longest shot put distance. Ned attended Casper Community College in Wyoming on a full basketball scholarship and Indiana State University. He married Deborah Stefanatos and together they raised two daughters. Ned sold potato chips for 25 years having worked for Chesty, Seyferts, and then went on to sell cookies for Keebler for 15 years. He retired in 2011. He played all types of games. He really enjoyed sporting clays and skeet shooting. He was also a member of the Izaac Walton League and the APA pool league. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Deborah Avelis; daughters Mary Catherine (Fred Danenfelser) Avelis and Marguerite (Michael) Kissinger both of Kokomo, Indiana; siblings John (Mary Margaret) Avelis, Jr. of Champaign, Illinois, Michael (Victoria) Avelis of Virginia, James (Kim) Avelis of Terre Haute, Indiana, Patrick (Marlene) Avelis of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Terese Avelis of Terre Haute, Indiana; grandson Knight Grayson Avelis Danenfelser; brother-in-laws Joseph Ford and Randy Shaw; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents Ned is preceded in death by his two sisters Catherine Ford and Beth Ann Shaw. There will be a private family service for Ned. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ned's memory may be made to Riley Children's Foundation, PO Box 3356, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. ellersmortuarywebster. com for the Avelis family.

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